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How to get fromPalo Alto to Folsom Street Fairby train, bus, car, taxi, or tram

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There are 7 ways to get from Palo Alto to Folsom Street Fair by train, bus, car, taxi, or tram

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  1. Caltrain

    best
    1. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    1h 17m
    $7–9

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from University Ave & Woodland Ave to 9th St & Folsom Stbus bus 397
    2h 13m
    $3–5

  3. Drive 32 mi

    1. Drive from Palo Alto to Folsom Street Faircar car 32 mi
    37 min
    $6–9

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Palo Alto to Folsom Street Fairtaxi taxi 32 mi
    37 min
    $110–150

  5. Caltrain, tram

    1. Take the train from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2. Take the tram from King St & 4th St to Van Ness Station Outboundtram tram N
    1h 29m
    $10–11

  6. Bus, line 292 bus

    1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to Millbrae Transit Center- Bay G1bus bus Ecr / ...
    2. Take the bus from Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 to 9th St & Folsom Stbus bus 292 / ...
    2h 49m
    $4–7

  7. Bus via Daly City BART Station

    1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to Daly City BART-Bay 3bus bus Ecr
    2. Take the bus from Daly City BART Station to Mission St & 11th Stbus bus 14R
    2h 57m
    $5–6

Palo Alto to Folsom Street Fair by bus and foot

Calendar31Weekly Services
Duration2h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 31.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 17m

What companies run services between Palo Alto, CA, USA and Folsom Street Fair, 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 University Ave & Woodland Ave to 9th St & Folsom St 4 times a day. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 2h 11m.

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