What is the cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Daly City?

The cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Daly City is to bus which costs $2 - $4 and takes 2h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Daly City?

The fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Daly City is to drive which takes 35 min and costs $5 - $8.

Is there a direct bus between Palo Alto and Daly City?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 and arriving at John Daly Blvd & Mission St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Palo Alto and Daly City?

No, there is no direct train from Palo Alto to Daly City. However, there are services departing from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound and arriving at Daly City via Millbrae. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 6m.

How far is it from Palo Alto to Daly City?

The distance between Palo Alto and Daly City is 28 miles. The road distance is 28.3 miles.

How do I travel from Palo Alto to Daly City without a car?

The best way to get from Palo Alto to Daly City without a car is to Caltrain and BART which takes 1h 6m and costs $14 - $19.

How long does it take to get from Palo Alto to Daly City?

It takes approximately 1h 6m to get from Palo Alto to Daly City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palo Alto to Daly City bus from?

Palo Alto to Daly City bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 station.

Where do I catch the Palo Alto to Daly City train from?

Palo Alto to Daly City train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound station.

Where does the Palo Alto to Daly City bus arrive?

Palo Alto to Daly City bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at John Daly Blvd & Mission St station.

Where does the Palo Alto to Daly City train arrive?

Palo Alto to Daly City train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at Millbrae Caltrain Northbound station.

Can I drive from Palo Alto to Daly City?

Yes, the driving distance between Palo Alto to Daly City is 28 miles. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Palo Alto to Daly City.

Where can I stay near Daly City?

There are 807+ hotels available in Daly City.

Palo Alto to Daly City - 4 ways to travel via Caltrain, BART, bus, car

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

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Caltrain, BART
best
1. Take the train from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2. Take the subway from Millbrae to Daly Citysubway Red-N / ...
1h 6m
$15–19
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to John Daly Blvd & Mission Stbus Ecr
2h 5m
$2–4
Drive 28.1 mi
1. Drive from Palo Alto to Daly Citycar 28.1 mi
35 min
$6–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Palo Alto to Daly Citytaxi 28.1 mi
35 min
$100–130

Palo Alto to Daly City by train and subway

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Distance: 28 mi
Duration: 1h 6m

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

SamTrans operates a bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to John Daly Blvd & Mission St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 2h 5m.

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