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How to get fromPalo Alto to Great America Stationby train, tram, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Palo Alto to Great America Station by train, tram, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Caltrain, tram

    best
    1. Take the train from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound to Mountain View Caltrain Southboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2. Take the tram from Mountain View Station to Great America Stationtram tram Orange Line
    44 min
    $7–8

  2. Drive 11.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palo Alto to Great America Stationcar car 11.1 mi
    14 min
    $2–3

  3. Caltrain, line 55 bus

    1. Take the train from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound to Sunnyvale Caltrain Southboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sunnyvale Transit Center to Old Ironsides Stationbus bus 55
    1h 10m
    $6–10

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Palo Alto to Great America Stationtaxi taxi 11.1 mi
    14 min
    $40–50

  5. Line 21 bus, tram

    1. Take the bus from Middlefield & Embarcadero to Mountain View Transit Centerbus bus 21
    2. Take the tram from Mountain View Station to Great America Stationtram tram Orange Line
    1h 13m
    $6–8

Palo Alto to Great America Station by train and tram

Calendar291Weekly Services
Duration44 minAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12 mi
  • Duration: 44 min

What companies run services between Palo Alto, CA, USA and Great America Station, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Palo Alto to Great America Station. However, you can take the train to Mountain View Caltrain Southbound, walk to Mountain View Station, then take the vehicle to Great America Station. Alternatively, you can take a train from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound to Great America Station via Sunnyvale Caltrain Southbound, Sunnyvale Transit Center, and Old Ironsides Station in around 1h 10m.

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