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

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

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  1. Caltrain, BART

    best
    1. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2. Take the subway from Embarcadero to West Dublin / Pleasantonsubway subway Blue-N
    2h 22m
    $50–64

  2. Drive 36.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palo Alto to Blackhawkcar car 36.1 mi
    54 min
    $7–10

  3. Bus, BART

    1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to San Bruno BART-Bay 5bus bus Ecr
    2. Take the subway from San Bruno to Walnut Creeksubway subway Yellow-N
    3h 50m
    $36–45

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Palo Alto to Blackhawktaxi taxi 36.1 mi
    54 min
    $120–150

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  • Distance: 71.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 22m

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

There is no direct connection from Palo Alto to Blackhawk. However, you can take the train to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound, walk to King St & 4th St, take the vehicle to Metro Embarcadero Station, walk to Embarcadero, take the subway to West Dublin / Pleasanton, then take the taxi to Blackhawk. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to Blackhawk via San Bruno BART-Bay 5, San Bruno, Walnut Creek, Walnut Creek BART, and Danville Park and Ride in around 3h 50m.

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