What is the cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Fort Mason?

The cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Fort Mason is to bus and line 28 bus which costs $5 and takes 3h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Fort Mason?

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

Is there a direct bus between Palo Alto and Fort Mason?

No, there is no direct bus from Palo Alto to Fort Mason. However, there are services departing from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 and arriving at Lombard St & Laguna St via Daly City BART Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Palo Alto and Fort Mason?

No, there is no direct train from Palo Alto to Fort Mason. However, there are services departing from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound and arriving at Hyde St & Beach St via 4th St & King St and Powell St & Jackson St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.

How far is it from Palo Alto to Fort Mason?

The distance between Palo Alto and Fort Mason is 33 miles. The road distance is 35.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Palo Alto to Fort Mason without a car is to Caltrain which takes 1h 28m and costs $11 - $13.

How long does it take to get from Palo Alto to Fort Mason?

It takes approximately 1h 28m to get from Palo Alto to Fort Mason, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palo Alto to Fort Mason bus from?

Palo Alto to Fort Mason bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 station.

Where do I catch the Palo Alto to Fort Mason train from?

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

Train or bus from Palo Alto to Fort Mason?

The best way to get from Palo Alto to Fort Mason is to Caltrain which takes 1h 28m and costs $11 - $13. Alternatively, you can bus and line 28 bus, which costs $5 and takes 3h 6m.

Where does the Palo Alto to Fort Mason bus arrive?

Palo Alto to Fort Mason bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at Daly City BART-Bay 3 station.

Where does the Palo Alto to Fort Mason train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Palo Alto to Fort Mason?

Yes, the driving distance between Palo Alto to Fort Mason is 35 miles. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from Palo Alto to Fort Mason.

Where can I stay near Fort Mason?

There are 805+ hotels available in Fort Mason.

Palo Alto to Fort Mason - 4 ways to travel via Caltrain, bus, and line 28 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Palo Alto to Fort Mason by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Caltrain
best
1. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
1h 28m
$11–13
Bus, line 28 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to Daly City BART-Bay 3bus Ecr
2. Take the bus from Daly City BART Station to Lombard St & Laguna Stbus 28
3h 6m
$4
Drive 35 mi
1. Drive from Palo Alto to Fort Masoncar 35 mi
45 min
$7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Palo Alto to Fort Masontaxi 35 mi
45 min
$130–160

Palo Alto to Fort Mason by train, tram, and cable car

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Distance: 33 mi
Duration: 1h 28m

What companies run services between Palo Alto, CA, USA and Fort Mason, 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, you can take a bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to Lombard St & Laguna St via Daly City BART Station in around 3h 6m.

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