There are 4 ways to get from Palo Alto to Castro Station by train, tram, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Caltrain, tram
best- Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
- Take the tram from King St & 4th St to Duboce St/Noe St/Duboce Parktram N
1h 32m$9–11Drive 32.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Palo Alto to Castro Stationcar 32.4 mi
40 min$6–9Bus, tram
- Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to San Bruno BART-Bay 5bus Ecr
- Take the tram from San Jose Ave & Geneva Ave to Metro Castro Station/Downtowntram K / ...
2h 27m$7–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Palo Alto to Castro Stationtaxi 32.4 mi
40 min$120–150
Palo Alto to Castro Station by train, tram, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Castro Station is to drive which costs $5 - $9 and takes 40 min.
The fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Castro Station is to drive which takes 40 min and costs $5 - $9.
No, there is no direct train from Palo Alto to Castro Station. However, there are services departing from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound and arriving at Duboce St/Noe St/Duboce Park via King St & 4th St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 32m.
The distance between Palo Alto and Castro Station is 35 miles. The road distance is 32.6 miles.
The best way to get from Palo Alto to Castro Station without a car is to Caltrain and tram which takes 1h 32m and costs $9 - $11.
It takes approximately 1h 32m to get from Palo Alto to Castro Station, including transfers.
Palo Alto to Castro Station train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound station.
Palo Alto to Castro Station train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Francisco Caltrain Northbound station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palo Alto to Castro Station is 33 miles. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Palo Alto to Castro Station.
There are 808+ hotels available in Castro Station.
What companies run services between Palo Alto, CA, USA and Castro Station, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Palo Alto to Castro Station. However, you can take the train to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound, walk to King St & 4th St, take the vehicle to Duboce St/Noe St/Duboce Park, then walk to Castro Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to Metro Castro Station/Downtown via San Bruno BART-Bay 5, San Bruno, Balboa Park, and San Jose Ave & Geneva Ave in around 2h 27m.
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- caltrain.com
Train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Website
- https://www.caltrain.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.caltrain.com/?active_tab=route_explorer_tab
- One-way Adult
- $7–9
- Phone
- +1 415.701.2311
- Website
- sfmta.com
Tram from King St & 4th St to Duboce St/Noe St/Duboce Park
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- http://www.sfmta.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sfmta.com/getting-around/muni/routes-stops
Tram from San Jose Ave & Geneva Ave to Metro Castro Station/Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- http://www.sfmta.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sfmta.com/getting-around/muni/routes-stops
- Website
- samtrans.com
Bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to San Bruno BART-Bay 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- http://www.samtrans.com
- Website
- http://www.samtrans.com
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Estimated price
- $120–150
AJ Taxi Services
- Phone
- +1 408-759-9654
- Website
- ajtaxiservices.com
Taxi San Jose
- Phone
- +1 408-459-8010
- Website
- taxisanjose.com
Yellow Checker Cab
- Phone
- +1 408-777-7777
- Website
- yellowcheckercab.com
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