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

The cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Fremont is to bus which costs and takes 52 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Fremont is to taxi which takes 24 min and costs $50 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Palo Alto and Fremont?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from On Embarcadero Road @ N California Avenue and arriving at Fremont Blvd & Mowry Ave. Services depart four times a day, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 52 min.

Is there a direct train between Palo Alto and Fremont?

No, there is no direct train from Palo Alto to Fremont. However, there are services departing from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Fremont via Santa Clara Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.

How far is it from Palo Alto to Fremont?

The distance between Palo Alto and Fremont is 16 miles. The road distance is 15.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Palo Alto to Fremont without a car is to bus which takes 52 min and costs .

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

The bus from On Embarcadero Road @ N California Avenue to Fremont Blvd & Mowry Ave takes 52 min including transfers and departs four times a day.

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

Palo Alto to Fremont bus services, operated by Stanford Marguerite Shuttle, depart from On Embarcadero Road @ N California Avenue station.

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

Palo Alto to Fremont train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound station.

Train or bus from Palo Alto to Fremont?

The best way to get from Palo Alto to Fremont is to bus which takes 52 min and costs . Alternatively, you can Caltrain and train, which costs $10 - $14 and takes 1h 43m.

Where does the Palo Alto to Fremont bus arrive?

Palo Alto to Fremont bus services, operated by Stanford Marguerite Shuttle, arrive at Fremont Blvd & Mowry Ave station.

Where does the Palo Alto to Fremont train arrive?

Palo Alto to Fremont train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at Santa Clara Caltrain Southbound station.

Can I drive from Palo Alto to Fremont?

Yes, the driving distance between Palo Alto to Fremont is 15 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Palo Alto to Fremont.

Where can I stay near Fremont?

There are 517+ hotels available in Fremont.

Palo Alto to Fremont - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, Caltrain, taxi, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Palo Alto to Fremont by bus, train (Amtrak), taxi, car, or tram

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from On Embarcadero Road @ N California Avenue to Fremont Blvd & Mowry Avebus AE-F Line
52 min
Drive 15 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Palo Alto to Fremontcar 15 mi
24 min
$3–4
Caltrain, train
1. Take the train from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Fremonttrain Capitol Corridor
1h 43m
$11–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Palo Alto to Fremonttaxi 15 mi
24 min
$50–65
Line 21 bus, tram
1. Take the bus from Middlefield & Embarcadero to Middlefield Stationbus 21
2. Take the tram from Middlefield Station to Milpitas Stationtram Orange Line
1h 57m
$8–13

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Distance: 15.9 mi
Duration: 52 min

What companies run services between Palo Alto, CA, USA and Fremont, Alameda County, CA, USA?

Stanford Marguerite Shuttle operates a bus from On Embarcadero Road @ N California Avenue to Fremont Blvd & Mowry Ave 4 times a day, and the journey takes 52 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound to Fremont via Santa Clara Amtrak in around 1h 43m.

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