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

The cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Embarcadero Center is to bus which costs $3 - $4 and takes 1h 41m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Palo Alto and Embarcadero Center?

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 Center?

No, there is no direct train from Palo Alto to Embarcadero Center 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 15m.

How far is it from Palo Alto to Embarcadero Center?

The distance between Palo Alto and Embarcadero Center is 32 miles. The road distance is 34 miles.

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

The best way to get from Palo Alto to Embarcadero Center without a car is to Caltrain which takes 1h 15m and costs $9 - $11.

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

It takes approximately 1h 15m to get from Palo Alto to Embarcadero Center, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Palo Alto to Embarcadero Center?

The best way to get from Palo Alto to Embarcadero Center is to Caltrain which takes 1h 15m and costs $9 - $11. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $3 - $4 and takes 1h 41m.

Where does the Palo Alto to Embarcadero Center bus arrive?

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

Where does the Palo Alto to Embarcadero Center train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Palo Alto to Embarcadero Center?

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

Where can I stay near Embarcadero Center?

There are 762+ hotels available in Embarcadero Center.

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

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

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Caltrain
best
1. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
1h 15m
$9–11
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St to Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37bus Epx
1h 41m
$3–4
Drive 33.8 mi
1. Drive from Palo Alto to Embarcadero Centercar 33.8 mi
40 min
$7–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Palo Alto to Embarcadero Centertaxi 33.8 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 11m
$6–8

Palo Alto to Embarcadero Center by train, tram, and foot

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Distance: 31.9 mi
Duration: 1h 15m

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

Caltrain operates a train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $7–9 and the journey takes 51 min. Alternatively, 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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