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How to get fromPalo Alto to Bolinasby train, taxi, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Palo Alto to Bolinas by train, taxi, or car

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  1. Caltrain, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2. Take the taxi from San Francisco Caltrain Northbound to Bolinastaxi taxi
    1h 41m
    $117–149

  2. Drive 61.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palo Alto to Bolinascar car 61.5 mi
    1h 25m
    $12–17

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  • Distance: 60.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 41m

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

There is no direct connection from Palo Alto to Bolinas. However, you can take the train to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound then take the taxi to Bolinas. Alternatively, you can drive from Palo Alto to Bolinas in around 1h 25m.

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