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How to get fromPalo Alto to Golden Gate Bridgeby train, ferry, unknown, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Palo Alto to Golden Gate Bridge by train, ferry, unknown, or bus

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  1. Caltrain, ferry, travel

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    1. Take the train from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3. Walk from Alcatraz Island to Golden Gate Bridgeunknown unknown
    2h 13m

  2. Bus, ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St to Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37bus bus Epx
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3. Walk from Alcatraz Island to Golden Gate Bridgeunknown unknown
    3h 3m

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  • Distance: 39.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 13m

What companies run services between Palo Alto, CA, USA and Golden Gate Bridge, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Palo Alto to Golden Gate Bridge. However, you can take the train to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound, walk to Townsend St & Lusk St, take the line 45 bus to Kearny St & Geary St, take the line 8 bus to Kearny St & North Point St, walk to Pier 33, take the ferry to Alcatraz Island, then travel to Golden Gate Bridge. Alternatively, you can take a bus from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St to Golden Gate Bridge via Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37, Fremont St & Mission St, Sansome St & Lombard St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 3h 3m.

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