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How to get fromPalo Alto to Half Moon Bayby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Palo Alto to Half Moon Bay by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Caltrain, line 294 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound to Hillsdale Caltrain Northboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2. Take the bus from Hillsdale Blvd & Edison St-Hillsdale Shopping Ctr to Main St & Miramontes Stbus bus 294
    2h 10m
    $8–12

  2. Drive 22.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palo Alto to Half Moon Baycar car 22.7 mi
    32 min
    $5–6

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Palo Alto to Half Moon Baytaxi taxi 22.7 mi
    32 min
    $85–110

  4. Bus, line 294 bus

    1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to El Camino Real & 28th Avebus bus Ecr / ...
    2. Take the bus from Hillsdale Blvd & Edison St-Hillsdale Shopping Ctr to Main St & Miramontes Stbus bus 294
    2h 33m
    $5–9

Palo Alto to Half Moon Bay by train and bus

Calendar110Weekly Services
Duration2h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 25.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 10m

What companies run services between Palo Alto, CA, USA and Half Moon Bay, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to Main St & Miramontes St via El Camino Real & 28th Ave, 28th Ave & S El Camino Real, and Hillsdale Blvd & Edison St-Hillsdale Shopping Ctr in around 2h 33m.

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