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How to get fromPalo Alto to Civic Center Plazaby train, tram, bus, car, taxi, or subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Palo Alto to Civic Center Plaza by train, tram, bus, car, taxi, or subway

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  1. Caltrain, tram

    best
    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 Metro Civic Center Station/Outbdtram tram N
    1h 22m
    $10–11

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from University Ave & Woodland Ave to 11th St & Market St.bus bus 397
    2h 21m
    $3–5

  3. Drive 32.3 mi

    1. Drive from Palo Alto to Civic Center Plazacar car 32.3 mi
    38 min
    $6–9

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Palo Alto to Civic Center Plazataxi taxi 32.3 mi
    38 min
    $120–150

  5. Caltrain, BART

    1. Take the train from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2. Take the subway from Millbrae to Civic Center / UN Plazasubway subway Yellow-N / ...
    1h 24m
    $16–20

  6. Bus, line 292 bus

    1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to Millbrae Transit Center- Bay G1bus bus Ecr / ...
    2. Take the bus from Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 to Mission St & 9th Stbus bus 292 / ...
    2h 54m
    $4–7

Palo Alto to Civic Center Plaza by train, tram, and foot

Calendar291Weekly Services
Duration1h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$10Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 35 mi
  • Duration: 1h 22m

What companies run services between Palo Alto, CA, USA and Civic Center Plaza, San Francisco County, CA, USA?

SamTrans operates a bus from University Ave & Woodland Ave to 11th St & Market St. 4 times a day. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 2h 14m.

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