How far is it from Palo Alto to Golden Gate Bridge?

The distance between Palo Alto and Golden Gate Bridge is 41 miles.

How do I travel from Palo Alto to Golden Gate Bridge without a car?

The best way to get from Palo Alto to Golden Gate Bridge without a car is to Caltrain and ferry and travel which takes 2h 21m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Palo Alto to Golden Gate Bridge?

It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Palo Alto to Golden Gate Bridge, including transfers.

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Palo Alto to Golden Gate Bridge - 2 ways to travel via Caltrain, ferry, and 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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Caltrain, ferry, travel
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1. Take the train from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain
2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
3. Walk from Alcatraz Island to Golden Gate Bridgeunknown
2h 21m
Bus, ferry, travel
1. Take the bus from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St to Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37bus Epx
2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
3. Walk from Alcatraz Island to Golden Gate Bridgeunknown
3h 2m

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Distance: 40.7 mi
Duration: 2h 21m

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 King St & 4th St, take the vehicle to Metro Montgomery Station/Outbound, walk 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 btwn Mission St & Market St, Sansome St & Lombard St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 3h 2m.

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