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How to get fromPalo Alto to Cupertinoby bus, taxi, car, or train

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Hansen & Page Mill to Vallco Pkwy & Perimeterbus bus Express 101
    41 min
    $2–5

  2. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Palo Alto to Cupertinotaxi taxi 12.4 mi
    15 min
    $45–55

  3. Drive 12.4 mi

    1. Drive from Palo Alto to Cupertinocar car 12.4 mi
    15 min
    $3–4

  4. Caltrain, bus

    1. Take the train from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound to Sunnyvale Caltrain Southboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sunnyvale Transit Center to Stelling & Greenleafbus bus Rapid 523
    42 min
    $6–10

  5. Line 21 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Middlefield & Embarcadero to Evelyn & Francesbus bus 21
    2. Take the bus from Sunnyvale Transit Center to Stevens Creek & De Anzabus bus Rapid 523
    1h 31m
    $4–10

Palo Alto to Cupertino by bus

Calendar10Weekly Buses
Duration41 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 14.3 mi
  • Duration: 41 min

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

Santa Clara VTA operates a bus from Hansen & Page Mill to Vallco Pkwy & Perimeter once daily. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 41 min.

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