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How to get fromPalo Alto to Alamoby train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Caltrain, BART

    best
    1. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2. Take the subway from Embarcadero to Walnut Creeksubway subway Yellow-N
    2h 43m
    $16–21

  2. Drive 37.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palo Alto to Alamocar car 37.5 mi
    53 min
    $7–10

  3. Bus, BART via San Francisco

    1. Take the bus from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St to Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37bus bus Epx
    2. Take the subway from Embarcadero to Walnut Creeksubway subway Yellow-N
    3h 5m
    $10–14

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Palo Alto to Alamotaxi taxi 37.5 mi
    53 min
    $120–160

  5. Bus, BART

    1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to San Bruno BART-Bay 5bus bus Ecr
    2. Take the subway from San Bruno to Walnut Creeksubway subway Yellow-N
    3h 34m
    $12–16

Palo Alto to Alamo by train, tram, subway, and bus

Calendar153Weekly Services
Duration2h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$16Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 58.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 43m

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

There is no direct connection from Palo Alto to Alamo. However, you can take the train to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound, walk to King St & 4th St, take the vehicle to Metro Embarcadero Station, walk to Embarcadero, take the subway to Walnut Creek, walk to Walnut Creek BART, then take the line 21 bus to Danville Blvd and Alamo Plaza. Alternatively, you can take a bus from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St to Danville Blvd and Alamo Plaza via Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37, Embarcadero, Walnut Creek, and Walnut Creek BART in around 3h 5m.

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