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

The cheapest way to get from Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Downtown Berkeley (Station) is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 48 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Downtown Berkeley (Station) is to drive which takes 48 min and costs $7 - $11.

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

No, there is no direct train from Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Downtown Berkeley (Station). However, there are services departing from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound and arriving at North Berkeley via Millbrae. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.

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Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Downtown Berkeley (Station)

Q: How far is it from Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Downtown Berkeley (Station)?

The distance between Palo Alto Caltrain Station and Downtown Berkeley (Station) is 49 miles. The road distance is 39.5 miles.

Q: How do I travel from Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Downtown Berkeley (Station) without a car?

The best way to get from Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Downtown Berkeley (Station) without a car is to Caltrain and BART which takes 2h 13m and costs $17 - $22.

Q: How long does it take to get from Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Downtown Berkeley (Station)?

It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Downtown Berkeley (Station), including transfers.

Q: Where do I catch the Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Downtown Berkeley (Station) train from?

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

Q: Where does the Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Downtown Berkeley (Station) train arrive?

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

Q: Can I drive from Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Downtown Berkeley (Station)?

Yes, the driving distance between Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Downtown Berkeley (Station) is 39 miles. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Downtown Berkeley (Station).

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There are 5 ways to get from Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Downtown Berkeley (Station) by train, subway, bus, car, taxi, or train (Amtrak)

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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 North Berkeleysubway Red-N
2h 13m
$17–22
Drive 39.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Downtown Berkeley (Station)car 39.2 mi
48 min
$8–11
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 North Berkeleysubway Red-N
3h 3m
$14–18
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Downtown Berkeley (Station)taxi 39.2 mi
48 min
$140–180
Caltrain, train
1. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Berkeley Stationtrain Capitol Corridor
2h 36m
$20–41

Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Downtown Berkeley (Station) by train

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Distance: 48.8 mi
Duration: 2h 13m

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

You can take a train from Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound to Berkeley Station via Santa Clara Amtrak in around 2h 36m.

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