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

The cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Alviso is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 14 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Alviso is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs $40 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Palo Alto and Alviso?

No, there is no direct bus from Palo Alto to Alviso. However, there are services departing from El Camino & Churchill and arriving at Liberty & Taylor via Santa Clara Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Palo Alto and Alviso?

No, there is no direct train from Palo Alto to Alviso station. However, there are services departing from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Old Ironsides Station via Mountain View Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 19m.

How far is it from Palo Alto to Alviso?

The distance between Palo Alto and Alviso is 14 miles. The road distance is 11.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Palo Alto to Alviso without a car is to tram which takes 1h 19m and costs $8 - $13.

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

It takes approximately 1h 19m to get from Palo Alto to Alviso, including transfers.

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

Palo Alto to Alviso bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, depart from El Camino & Churchill station.

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

Palo Alto to Alviso train services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, depart from Mountain View Station.

Where does the Palo Alto to Alviso bus arrive?

Palo Alto to Alviso bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, arrive at Santa Clara Transit Center station.

Where does the Palo Alto to Alviso train arrive?

Palo Alto to Alviso train services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, arrive at Old Ironsides Station.

Can I drive from Palo Alto to Alviso?

Yes, the driving distance between Palo Alto to Alviso is 12 miles. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Palo Alto to Alviso.

Where can I stay near Alviso?

There are 585+ hotels available in Alviso.

Palo Alto to Alviso - 5 ways to travel via tram, line 22 bus, and line 59 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Palo Alto to Alviso by tram, bus, taxi, or car

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Tram
best
1. Take the tram from Mountain View Station to Old Ironsides Stationtram Orange Line
1h 19m
$9–13
Line 21 bus, line 59 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Middlefield & Embarcadero to Santa Clara Transit Centerbus 21
2. Take the bus from Santa Clara Transit Center to Liberty & Taylorbus 59
2h 30m
$2–5
Line 22 bus, line 59 bus
1. Take the bus from El Camino & Churchill to Santa Clara Transit Centerbus 22
2. Take the bus from Santa Clara Transit Center to Liberty & Taylorbus 59
2h 9m
$4–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Palo Alto to Alvisotaxi 11.8 mi
14 min
$40–55
Drive 11.8 mi
1. Drive from Palo Alto to Alvisocar 11.8 mi
14 min
$3–4

Palo Alto to Alviso by train, tram, and bus

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1h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 13.6 mi
Duration: 1h 19m

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

Santa Clara VTA operates a vehicle from Mountain View Station to Old Ironsides Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 24 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Camino & Churchill to Liberty & Taylor via Santa Clara Transit Center in around 2h 9m.

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