What is the cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Foothill College?

The cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Foothill College is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 15 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Foothill College?

The fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Foothill College is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs $28 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Palo Alto and Foothill College?

No, there is no direct bus from Palo Alto to Foothill College. However, there are services departing from Middlefield & Embarcadero and arriving at Foothill College via Showers & El Camino. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 8m.

How far is it from Palo Alto to Foothill College?

The distance between Palo Alto and Foothill College is 9 miles. The road distance is 7.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Palo Alto to Foothill College without a car is to line 21 bus and line 40 bus which takes 1h 8m and costs $2 - $5.

How long does it take to get from Palo Alto to Foothill College?

It takes approximately 1h 8m to get from Palo Alto to Foothill College, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palo Alto to Foothill College bus from?

Palo Alto to Foothill College bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, depart from Middlefield & Embarcadero station.

Where does the Palo Alto to Foothill College bus arrive?

Palo Alto to Foothill College bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, arrive at Showers & Latham station.

Can I drive from Palo Alto to Foothill College?

Yes, the driving distance between Palo Alto to Foothill College is 7 miles. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from Palo Alto to Foothill College.

Where can I stay near Foothill College?

There are 588+ hotels available in Foothill College.

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There are 5 ways to get from Palo Alto to Foothill College by bus, taxi, car, foot, or train

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Line 21 bus, line 40 bus
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1. Take the bus from Middlefield & Embarcadero to Showers & Lathambus 21
2. Take the bus from Showers & El Camino to Foothill Collegebus 40
1h 8m
$2–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Palo Alto to Foothill Collegetaxi 7.4 mi
15 min
$28–35
Drive 7.4 mi
1. Drive from Palo Alto to Foothill Collegecar 7.4 mi
15 min
$2
Walk
1. Take the foot from Palo Alto to Foothill Collegewalk 7.4 mi
2h 22m
Caltrain, line 52 bus
1. Take the train from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound to Mountain View Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2. Take the bus from Mountain View Transit Center to Foothill Collegebus 52
1h 10m
$6–10

Palo Alto to Foothill College by bus and foot

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Distance: 8.6 mi
Duration: 1h 8m

What companies run services between Palo Alto, CA, USA and Foothill College, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Middlefield & Embarcadero to Foothill College via Showers & El Camino and Foothill College in around 1h 8m.

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