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

The cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Benicia is to drive which costs $10 - $15 and takes 1h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Benicia is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs $10 - $15.

Is there a direct bus between Palo Alto and Benicia?

No, there is no direct bus from Palo Alto to Benicia. However, there are services departing from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St and arriving at Military West St & 1st St via San Francisco Ferry Building and Vallejo Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Palo Alto and Benicia?

No, there is no direct train from Palo Alto to Benicia. However, there are services departing from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound and arriving at North Concord / Martinez via King St & 4th St and Embarcadero. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.

How far is it from Palo Alto to Benicia?

The distance between Palo Alto and Benicia is 73 miles. The road distance is 55.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Palo Alto to Benicia without a car is to Caltrain and BART which takes 3h 22m and costs $20 - $25.

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

It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Palo Alto to Benicia, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Where does the Palo Alto to Benicia bus arrive?

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

Where does the Palo Alto to Benicia train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Palo Alto to Benicia?

Yes, the driving distance between Palo Alto to Benicia is 56 miles. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Palo Alto to Benicia.

Where can I stay near Benicia?

There are 232+ hotels available in Benicia.

Palo Alto to Benicia - 4 ways to travel via Caltrain, BART, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Palo Alto to Benicia by train, subway, bus, or car

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Caltrain, BART
best
1. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2. Take the subway from Embarcadero to North Concord / Martinezsubway Yellow-N
3h 22m
$20–25
Drive 55.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Palo Alto to Beniciacar 55.6 mi
1h 12m
$11–15
Bus, BART
1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to San Bruno BART-Bay 5bus Ecr
2. Take the subway from San Bruno to Concordsubway Yellow-N
4h 19m
$16–19
Bus
1. Take the bus from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St to Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37bus Epx
2. Take the bus from San Francisco Ferry Building to Vallejo Transit Centerbus 82
4h 43m
$13–14

Palo Alto to Benicia by train, tram, subway, and bus

6Weekly Services

3h 22mAverage Duration

$20Cheapest Price

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Distance: 72.7 mi
Duration: 3h 22m

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

You can take a bus from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St to Military West St & 1st St via Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37, San Francisco Ferry Building, and Vallejo Transit Center in around 4h 43m.

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