What is the cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Castro Valley?

The cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Castro Valley is to bus which costs $3 - $5 and takes 1h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Castro Valley?

The fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Castro Valley is to drive which takes 31 min and costs $4 - $6.

Is there a direct bus between Palo Alto and Castro Valley?

No, there is no direct bus from Palo Alto to Castro Valley. However, there are services departing from On Embarcadero Road @ N California Avenue and arriving at Fremont BART via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Palo Alto and Castro Valley?

No, there is no direct train from Palo Alto to Castro Valley station. However, there are services departing from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Hayward Station via Santa Clara Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.

How far is it from Palo Alto to Castro Valley?

The distance between Palo Alto and Castro Valley is 27 miles. The road distance is 22.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Palo Alto to Castro Valley without a car is to bus which takes 1h 21m and costs $3 - $5.

How long does it take to get from Palo Alto to Castro Valley?

It takes approximately 1h 21m to get from Palo Alto to Castro Valley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palo Alto to Castro Valley bus from?

Palo Alto to Castro Valley bus services, operated by Stanford Marguerite Shuttle, depart from On Embarcadero Road @ N California Avenue station.

Where do I catch the Palo Alto to Castro Valley train from?

Palo Alto to Castro Valley train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound station.

Train or bus from Palo Alto to Castro Valley?

The best way to get from Palo Alto to Castro Valley is to bus which takes 1h 21m and costs $3 - $5. Alternatively, you can Caltrain and train, which costs $13 - $25 and takes 1h 59m.

Where does the Palo Alto to Castro Valley bus arrive?

Palo Alto to Castro Valley bus services, operated by Stanford Marguerite Shuttle, arrive at Fremont BART station.

Where does the Palo Alto to Castro Valley train arrive?

Palo Alto to Castro Valley train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at Santa Clara Caltrain Southbound station.

Can I drive from Palo Alto to Castro Valley?

Yes, the driving distance between Palo Alto to Castro Valley is 22 miles. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from Palo Alto to Castro Valley.

Where can I stay near Castro Valley?

There are 310+ hotels available in Castro Valley.

Palo Alto to Castro Valley - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, Caltrain, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Palo Alto to Castro Valley by bus, train (Amtrak), car, taxi, tram, or subway

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from On Embarcadero Road @ N California Avenue to Fremont BARTbus AE-F Line
1h 21m
$3–5
Caltrain, train
1. Take the train from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Hayward Stationtrain Capitol Corridor
1h 59m
$14–25
Drive 22.1 mi
1. Drive from Palo Alto to Castro Valleycar 22.1 mi
31 min
$4–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Palo Alto to Castro Valleytaxi 22.1 mi
31 min
$80–100
Line 21 bus, tram, BART
1. Take the bus from Middlefield & Embarcadero to Middlefield Stationbus 21
2. Take the tram from Middlefield Station to Milpitas Stationtram
3. Take the subway from Milpitas to Haywardsubway
2h 11m
$10–15
Bus, BART
1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to Daly City BART-Bay 3bus Ecr
2. Take the subway from Daly City to Castro Valleysubway Blue-N
3h 12m
$9–12

Palo Alto to Castro Valley by bus and subway

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Distance: 27.2 mi
Duration: 1h 21m

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

Stanford Marguerite Shuttle operates a bus from On Embarcadero Road @ N California Avenue to Fremont BART 4 times a day, and the journey takes 1h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a train from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound to Hayward Station via Santa Clara Amtrak in around 1h 59m.

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