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

The cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Greenbrae is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 1h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Greenbrae is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs $8 - $13.

Is there a direct bus between Palo Alto and Greenbrae?

No, there is no direct bus from Palo Alto to Greenbrae. However, there are services departing from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 and arriving at Larkspur - dropoff via San Francisco Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.

How far is it from Palo Alto to Greenbrae?

The distance between Palo Alto and Greenbrae is 50 miles. The road distance is 48.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Palo Alto to Greenbrae without a car is to Caltrain and ferry which takes 2h 31m and costs $20 - $26.

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

It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Palo Alto to Greenbrae, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Palo Alto to Greenbrae bus arrive?

Palo Alto to Greenbrae bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at Millbrae Transit Center- Bay G1 station.

Can I drive from Palo Alto to Greenbrae?

Yes, the driving distance between Palo Alto to Greenbrae is 49 miles. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Palo Alto to Greenbrae.

Where can I stay near Greenbrae?

There are 441+ hotels available in Greenbrae.

Palo Alto to Greenbrae - 5 ways to travel via Caltrain, ferry, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Palo Alto to Greenbrae by train, ferry, bus, car, or taxi

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Caltrain, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2. Take the ferry from Oracle Park Ferry Terminal to Larkspur Ferry Terminalferry Larkspur
2h 31m
$20–26
Drive 48.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Palo Alto to Greenbraecar 48.4 mi
1h 1m
$9–13
Caltrain, ferry via San Francisco-Gate C
1. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2. Take the ferry from San Francisco-Gate C to Larkspurferry Lssf
2h 41m
$22–26
Bus
1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to Millbrae Transit Center- Bay G1bus Ecr / ...
2. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Larkspur - dropoffbus From SFO
3h 5m
$42–45
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Palo Alto to Greenbraetaxi 48.4 mi
1h 1m
$170–210

Palo Alto to Greenbrae by train, tram, foot, and ferry

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Distance: 49.5 mi
Duration: 2h 31m

What companies run services between Palo Alto, CA, USA and Greenbrae, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to Larkspur - dropoff via Millbrae Transit Center- Bay G1, Millbrae, San Francisco International Airport, and San Francisco Airport in around 3h 5m.

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