What is the cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Alamo Square?

The cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Alamo Square is to bus which costs $3 and takes 2h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Alamo Square?

The fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Alamo Square is to drive which takes 40 min and costs $6 - $9.

Is there a direct bus between Palo Alto and Alamo Square?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from University Ave & Woodland Ave and arriving at 11th St & Market St.. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Palo Alto and Alamo Square?

No, there is no direct train from Palo Alto to Alamo Square. However, there are services departing from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound and arriving at Duboce Ave & Church St via King St & 4th St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 20m.

How far is it from Palo Alto to Alamo Square?

The distance between Palo Alto and Alamo Square is 34 miles. The road distance is 33.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Palo Alto to Alamo Square without a car is to Caltrain and tram which takes 1h 20m and costs $9 - $11.

How long does it take to get from Palo Alto to Alamo Square?

It takes approximately 1h 20m to get from Palo Alto to Alamo Square, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palo Alto to Alamo Square bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Palo Alto to Alamo Square train from?

Palo Alto to Alamo Square train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound station.

Where does the Palo Alto to Alamo Square bus arrive?

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

Where does the Palo Alto to Alamo Square train arrive?

Palo Alto to Alamo Square train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Francisco Caltrain Northbound station.

Can I drive from Palo Alto to Alamo Square?

Yes, the driving distance between Palo Alto to Alamo Square is 34 miles. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Palo Alto to Alamo Square.

Where can I stay near Alamo Square?

There are 812+ hotels available in Alamo Square.

Palo Alto to Alamo Square - 6 ways to travel via Caltrain, tram, bus, and car

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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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Caltrain, tram
best
1. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2. Take the tram from King St & 4th St to Duboce Ave & Church Sttram N
1h 20m
$9–11
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from University Ave & Woodland Ave to 11th St & Market St.bus 397
2h 14m
$3
Bus via Transit Center Bay B
1. Take the bus from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St to Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37bus Epx
1h 58m
$4
Drive 33.6 mi
1. Drive from Palo Alto to Alamo Squarecar 33.6 mi
40 min
$7–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Palo Alto to Alamo Squaretaxi 33.6 mi
40 min
$120–150
Bus via San Bruno
1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to San Bruno BART-Bay 5bus Ecr
2h 20m
$7–9

Palo Alto to Alamo Square by train and tram

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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 $3 and the journey takes 1h 33m.

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