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

The cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Emeryville is to bus which costs $6 - $8 and takes 2h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Emeryville is to drive which takes 45 min and costs $6 - $10.

Is there a direct bus between Palo Alto and Emeryville?

No, there is no direct bus from Palo Alto to Emeryville. However, there are services departing from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St and arriving at 40th @ Hollis WB via MacArthur BART Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Palo Alto and Emeryville?

No, there is no direct train from Palo Alto to Emeryville. However, there are services departing from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound and arriving at MacArthur via Millbrae. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.

How far is it from Palo Alto to Emeryville?

The distance between Palo Alto and Emeryville is 46 miles. The road distance is 36 miles.

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

The best way to get from Palo Alto to Emeryville without a car is to Caltrain and BART which takes 1h 40m and costs $16 - $21.

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

It takes approximately 1h 40m to get from Palo Alto to Emeryville, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Where does the Palo Alto to Emeryville bus arrive?

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

Where does the Palo Alto to Emeryville train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Palo Alto to Emeryville?

Yes, the driving distance between Palo Alto to Emeryville is 36 miles. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from Palo Alto to Emeryville.

Where can I stay near Emeryville?

There are 801+ hotels available in Emeryville.

Palo Alto to Emeryville - 5 ways to travel via Caltrain, BART, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Palo Alto to Emeryville 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 MacArthursubway Red-N / ...
1h 40m
$17–21
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St to Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37bus Epx
2h 16m
$6–8
Drive 35.7 mi
1. Drive from Palo Alto to Emeryvillecar 35.7 mi
45 min
$7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Palo Alto to Emeryvilletaxi 35.7 mi
45 min
$130–160
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 MacArthursubway Yellow-N / ...
3h 6m
$8–10

Palo Alto to Emeryville by train and subway

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1h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 45.3 mi
Duration: 1h 40m

What companies run services between Palo Alto, CA, USA and Emeryville, 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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