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How to get fromPalo Alto Caltrain Station to Japantownby train, tram, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Japantown by train, tram, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Caltrain, tram

    best
    1. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2. Take the tram from King St & 4th St to Van Ness Station Outboundtram tram N
    1h 16m
    $9–11

  2. Bus, line 292 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to Millbrae Transit Center- Bay G1bus bus Ecr / ...
    2. Take the bus from Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 to Mission St & 7th Stbus bus 292 / ...
    2h 49m
    $4–7

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to San Bruno BART-Bay 5bus bus Ecr
    2h 24m
    $8–10

  4. Drive 32.2 mi

    1. Drive from Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Japantowncar car 32.2 mi
    41 min
    $6–9

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Japantowntaxi taxi 32.2 mi
    41 min
    $120–150

Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Japantown by train and tram

Calendar326Weekly Services
Duration1h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$9Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 33.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 16m

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

SamTrans operates a bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to San Bruno BART-Bay 5 every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–4 and the journey takes 1h 34m.

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