What is the cheapest way to get from Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Berkeley?

The cheapest way to get from Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Berkeley is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 49 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Berkeley?

The fastest way to get from Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Berkeley is to drive which takes 49 min and costs $7 - $11.

Is there a direct train between Palo Alto Caltrain Station and Berkeley?

No, there is no direct train from Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Berkeley. However, there are services departing from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound and arriving at Downtown Berkeley via Millbrae. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.

How far is it from Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Berkeley?

The distance between Palo Alto Caltrain Station and Berkeley is 47 miles. The road distance is 38.8 miles.

How do I travel from Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Berkeley without a car?

The best way to get from Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Berkeley without a car is to Caltrain and BART which takes 1h 45m and costs $16 - $22.

How long does it take to get from Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Berkeley?

It takes approximately 1h 45m to get from Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Berkeley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Berkeley train from?

Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Berkeley train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound station.

Where does the Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Berkeley train arrive?

Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Berkeley train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at Millbrae Caltrain Northbound station.

Can I drive from Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Berkeley?

Yes, the driving distance between Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Berkeley is 39 miles. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Berkeley.

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Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Berkeley - 4 ways to travel via Caltrain

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There are 4 ways to get from Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Berkeley by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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Caltrain, BART
best
1. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2. Take the subway from Millbrae to Downtown Berkeleysubway Red-N
1h 45m
$16–22
Drive 38.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Berkeleycar 38.6 mi
49 min
$7–11
Bus, BART
1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to Millbrae Transit Center- Bay G1bus Ecr / ...
2. Take the subway from Millbrae to Downtown Berkeleysubway Red-N
2h 35m
$13–18
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Berkeleytaxi 38.6 mi
49 min
$140–170

Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Berkeley by train and subway

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Distance: 46.5 mi
Duration: 1h 45m

What companies run services between Palo Alto Caltrain Station, CA, USA and Berkeley, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Berkeley. However, you can take the train to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound, walk to Millbrae, then take the subway to Downtown Berkeley. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to Downtown Berkeley via Millbrae Transit Center- Bay G1 and Millbrae in around 2h 35m.

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