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How to get fromPalo Alto to Colma Stationby train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Palo Alto to Colma Station by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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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 Colmasubway subway Red-N / ...
    1h 2m
    $15–19

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to Colma BART-Bay 11bus bus Ecr
    1h 51m
    $2–4

  3. Drive 26.7 mi

    1. Drive from Palo Alto to Colma Stationcar car 26.7 mi
    33 min
    $5–7

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Palo Alto to Colma Stationtaxi taxi 26.7 mi
    33 min
    $100–120

Palo Alto to Colma Station by train and subway

Calendar291Weekly Services
Duration1h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$15Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 26.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 2m

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

SamTrans operates a bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to Colma BART-Bay 11 every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 1h 51m.

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