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How to get fromPalo Alto to Alamo Squareby train, tram, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Palo Alto to Alamo Square 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 Duboce Ave & Church Sttram tram N
    1h 20m
    $9–11

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from University Ave & Woodland Ave to 11th St & Market St.bus bus 397
    2h 14m
    $3–5

  3. Bus via Transit Center Bay B

    1. Take the bus from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St to Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37bus bus Epx
    2h 2m
    $5–6

  4. Drive 33.6 mi

    1. Drive from Palo Alto to Alamo Squarecar car 33.6 mi
    40 min
    $7–9

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Palo Alto to Alamo Squaretaxi taxi 33.6 mi
    40 min
    $120–150

  6. Bus via San Bruno

    1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to San Bruno BART-Bay 5bus bus Ecr
    2h 19m
    $8–10

Palo Alto to Alamo Square by train and tram

Calendar326Weekly Services
Duration1h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$9Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 34.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 20m

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