What is the cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Embarcadero?

The cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Embarcadero is to bus which costs $3 - $4 and takes 1h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Embarcadero?

The fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Embarcadero is to drive which takes 40 min and costs $6 - $9.

Is there a direct bus between Palo Alto and Embarcadero?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St and arriving at Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37. Services depart four times a day, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 1h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Palo Alto and Embarcadero?

No, there is no direct train from Palo Alto to Embarcadero station. However, there are services departing from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound and arriving at Metro Embarcadero Station via King St & 4th St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 11m.

How far is it from Palo Alto to Embarcadero?

The distance between Palo Alto and Embarcadero is 32 miles. The road distance is 33.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Palo Alto to Embarcadero without a car is to Caltrain and tram which takes 1h 11m and costs $9 - $11.

How long does it take to get from Palo Alto to Embarcadero?

It takes approximately 1h 11m to get from Palo Alto to Embarcadero, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palo Alto to Embarcadero bus from?

Palo Alto to Embarcadero bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St station.

Where do I catch the Palo Alto to Embarcadero train from?

Palo Alto to Embarcadero train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound station.

Where does the Palo Alto to Embarcadero bus arrive?

Palo Alto to Embarcadero bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37 station.

Where does the Palo Alto to Embarcadero train arrive?

Palo Alto to Embarcadero train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Francisco Caltrain Northbound station.

Can I drive from Palo Alto to Embarcadero?

Yes, the driving distance between Palo Alto to Embarcadero is 34 miles. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Palo Alto to Embarcadero.

Where can I stay near Embarcadero?

There are 808+ hotels available in Embarcadero.

Palo Alto to Embarcadero - 5 ways to travel via Caltrain, tram, bus, and car

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

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Caltrain, tram
best
1. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2. Take the tram from King St & 4th St to Metro Embarcadero Stationtram N
1h 11m
$9–11
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St to Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37bus Epx
1h 33m
$3–4
Drive 33.7 mi
1. Drive from Palo Alto to Embarcaderocar 33.7 mi
40 min
$7–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Palo Alto to Embarcaderotaxi 33.7 mi
40 min
$120–150
Bus, BART
1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to San Bruno BART-Bay 5bus Ecr
2. Take the subway from San Bruno to Embarcaderosubway Yellow-N / ...
2h 7m
$6–8

Palo Alto to Embarcadero by train and tram

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1h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 31.7 mi
Duration: 1h 11m

What companies run services between Palo Alto, CA, USA and Embarcadero, San Francisco County, CA, USA?

SamTrans operates a bus from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St to Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37 4 times a day. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 1h 33m.

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