What is the cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Bayshore Station?

The cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Bayshore Station is to bus which costs $3 - $4 and takes 2h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Bayshore Station?

The fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Bayshore Station is to drive which takes 32 min and costs $4 - $8.

Is there a direct bus between Palo Alto and Bayshore Station?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from University Ave & Woodland Ave and arriving at Bayshore Blvd & Visitation Ave. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Palo Alto and Bayshore Station?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound and arriving at Bayshore Caltrain Northbound. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 43 min.

How far is it from Palo Alto to Bayshore Station?

The distance between Palo Alto and Bayshore Station is 27 miles. The road distance is 27.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Palo Alto to Bayshore Station without a car is to Caltrain which takes 46 min and costs $6 - $9.

How long does it take to get from Palo Alto to Bayshore Station?

The Caltrain from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound to Bayshore Caltrain Northbound takes 43 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Palo Alto to Bayshore Station bus from?

Palo Alto to Bayshore Station bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 station.

Where do I catch the Palo Alto to Bayshore Station train from?

Palo Alto to Bayshore Station train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound station.

Train or bus from Palo Alto to Bayshore Station?

The best way to get from Palo Alto to Bayshore Station is to Caltrain which takes 46 min and costs $6 - $9. Alternatively, you can bus via Millbrae Transit Center- Bay G1, which costs $6 - $10 and takes 1h 53m.

Where does the Palo Alto to Bayshore Station bus arrive?

Palo Alto to Bayshore Station bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at Millbrae Transit Center- Bay G1 station.

Where does the Palo Alto to Bayshore Station train arrive?

Palo Alto to Bayshore Station train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at Bayshore Caltrain Northbound station.

Can I drive from Palo Alto to Bayshore Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Palo Alto to Bayshore Station is 27 miles. It takes approximately 32 min to drive from Palo Alto to Bayshore Station.

Where can I stay near Bayshore Station?

There are 863+ hotels available in Bayshore Station.

Palo Alto to Bayshore Station - 5 ways to travel via Caltrain, bus, and car

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

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Caltrain
best
1. Take the train from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound to Bayshore Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
46 min
$6–9
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from University Ave & Woodland Ave to Bayshore Blvd & Visitation Avebus 397
2h 1m
$3–4
Bus via Millbrae Transit Center- Bay G1
1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to Millbrae Transit Center- Bay G1bus Ecr / ...
1h 53m
$6–9
Drive 26.9 mi
1. Drive from Palo Alto to Bayshore Stationcar 26.9 mi
32 min
$5–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Palo Alto to Bayshore Stationtaxi 26.9 mi
32 min
$100–120

Palo Alto to Bayshore Station by train and foot

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Distance: 26.9 mi
Duration: 46 min

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

Caltrain operates a train from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound to Bayshore Caltrain Northbound hourly. Tickets cost $6–9 and the journey takes 43 min. Alternatively, SamTrans operates a bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to Millbrae Transit Center- Bay G1 every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 1h 19m.

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