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

The cheapest way to get from Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Mission District is to bus which costs $3 - $5 and takes 2h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Mission District is to drive which takes 39 min and costs $5 - $8.

Is there a direct bus between Palo Alto Caltrain Station and Mission District?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lytton Ave & Alma St and arriving at Potrero Ave & 21st St. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 12m.

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

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound and arriving at San Francisco Caltrain Northbound. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 51 min.

How far is it from Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Mission District?

The distance between Palo Alto Caltrain Station and Mission District is 30 miles. The road distance is 29.8 miles.

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

The Caltrain from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound takes 51 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Mission District bus from?

Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Mission District bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 station.

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

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

Train or bus from Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Mission District?

The best way to get from Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Mission District is to Caltrain which takes 51 min and costs $7 - $9. Alternatively, you can bus via San Bruno, which costs $5 - $9 and takes 2h.

Where does the Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Mission District bus arrive?

Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Mission District bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at San Bruno BART-Bay 5 station.

Where does the Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Mission District train arrive?

Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Mission District train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Francisco Caltrain Northbound station.

Can I drive from Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Mission District?

Yes, the driving distance between Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Mission District is 30 miles. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Mission District.

Where can I stay near Mission District?

There are 797+ hotels available in Mission District.

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

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Caltrain
best
1. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
51 min
$7–9
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lytton Ave & Alma St to Potrero Ave & 21st Stbus 397
2h 12m
$3–5
Bus via San Bruno
1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to San Bruno BART-Bay 5bus Ecr
2h
$6–8
Drive 29.7 mi
1. Drive from Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Mission Districtcar 29.7 mi
39 min
$6–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Mission Districttaxi 29.7 mi
39 min
$110–130

Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Mission District by train

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Distance: 30 mi
Duration: 51 min

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

Caltrain operates a train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $7–9 and the journey takes 51 min. Alternatively, 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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