What is the cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Alameda?

The cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Alameda is to bus which costs $5 - $8 and takes 1h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Alameda?

The fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Alameda is to drive which takes 41 min and costs $5 - $9.

Is there a direct bus between Palo Alto and Alameda?

No, there is no direct bus from Palo Alto to Alameda. However, there are services departing from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St and arriving at Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37 via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Palo Alto and Alameda?

No, there is no direct train from Palo Alto to Alameda. However, there are services departing from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound and arriving at 12th Street / Oakland City Center via Millbrae. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.

How far is it from Palo Alto to Alameda?

The distance between Palo Alto and Alameda is 44 miles. The road distance is 31.9 miles.

How do I travel from Palo Alto to Alameda without a car?

The best way to get from Palo Alto to Alameda without a car is to Caltrain and BART which takes 1h 35m and costs $16 - $21.

How long does it take to get from Palo Alto to Alameda?

It takes approximately 1h 35m to get from Palo Alto to Alameda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palo Alto to Alameda bus from?

Palo Alto to Alameda bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St station.

Where do I catch the Palo Alto to Alameda train from?

Palo Alto to Alameda train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound station.

Where does the Palo Alto to Alameda bus arrive?

Palo Alto to Alameda bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37 station.

Where does the Palo Alto to Alameda train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Palo Alto to Alameda?

Yes, the driving distance between Palo Alto to Alameda is 32 miles. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Palo Alto to Alameda.

Where can I stay near Alameda?

There are 800+ hotels available in Alameda.

Palo Alto to Alameda - 5 ways to travel via Caltrain, BART, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Palo Alto to Alameda by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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Caltrain, BART
best
1. Take the train from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2. Take the subway from Millbrae to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway Red-N / ...
1h 35m
$17–21
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St to Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37bus Epx
1h 43m
$5–8
Drive 31.7 mi
1. Drive from Palo Alto to Alamedacar 31.7 mi
41 min
$6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Palo Alto to Alamedataxi 31.7 mi
41 min
$110–140
Bus, BART
1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to San Bruno BART-Bay 5bus Ecr
2. Take the subway from San Bruno to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway Yellow-N / ...
2h 19m
$7–10

Palo Alto to Alameda by train and subway

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Distance: 43.5 mi
Duration: 1h 35m

What companies run services between Palo Alto, CA, USA and Alameda, Alameda County, CA, USA?

SamTrans operates a bus from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St to Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37 4 times a day. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 1h 33m.

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