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

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

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  1. Caltrain, BART

    best
    1. Take the train from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2. Take the subway from Millbrae to El Cerrito Plazasubway subway Red-N
    1h 54m
    $18–22

  2. Bus, BART

    cheapest
    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 North Berkeleysubway subway Red-N
    2h 14m
    $6–9

  3. Drive 39.4 mi

    1. Drive from Palo Alto to Albanycar car 39.4 mi
    52 min
    $8–11

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Palo Alto to Albanytaxi taxi 39.4 mi
    52 min
    $140–180

  5. Bus, BART via Millbrae Transit Center- Bay G1

    1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to Millbrae Transit Center- Bay G1bus bus Ecr / ...
    2. Take the subway from Millbrae to North Berkeleysubway subway Red-N
    2h 38m
    $14–18

Palo Alto to Albany by train and subway

Calendar291Weekly Services
Duration1h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 51.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 54m

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

There is no direct connection from Palo Alto to Albany. However, you can take the train to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound, walk to Millbrae, then take the subway to El Cerrito Plaza. Alternatively, you can take a bus from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St to North Berkeley via Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37 and Embarcadero in around 2h 14m.

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