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

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

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  1. Caltrain, BART

    best
    1. Take the train from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2. Take the subway from Millbrae to 16th Street / Missionsubway subway Red-N / ...
    1h 17m
    $16–20

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to Daly City BART-Bay 3bus bus Ecr
    2h 41m
    $5–6

  3. Drive 32.1 mi

    1. Drive from Palo Alto to Castrocar car 32.1 mi
    40 min
    $6–9

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Palo Alto to Castrotaxi taxi 32.1 mi
    40 min
    $110–150

  5. Caltrain, tram

    1. Take the train from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2. Take the tram from King St & 4th St to Duboce Ave & Church Sttram tram N
    1h 23m
    $10–11

Palo Alto to Castro by train and subway

Calendar291Weekly Services
Duration1h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$16Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 33.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 17m

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

SamTrans operates a bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to Daly City BART-Bay 3 every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 2h 9m.

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