What is the cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Hayes Valley?

The cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Hayes Valley is to bus which costs $3 - $5 and takes 2h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Hayes Valley?

The fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Hayes Valley is to drive which takes 39 min and costs $6 - $9.

Is there a direct bus between Palo Alto and Hayes Valley?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from University Ave & Woodland Ave and arriving at 11th St & Market St.. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Palo Alto and Hayes Valley?

No, there is no direct train from Palo Alto to Hayes Valley station. However, there are services departing from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound and arriving at Van Ness Station Outbound via King St & 4th St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 16m.

How far is it from Palo Alto to Hayes Valley?

The distance between Palo Alto and Hayes Valley is 34 miles. The road distance is 33 miles.

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

The best way to get from Palo Alto to Hayes Valley without a car is to Caltrain and tram which takes 1h 16m and costs $9 - $11.

How long does it take to get from Palo Alto to Hayes Valley?

It takes approximately 1h 16m to get from Palo Alto to Hayes Valley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palo Alto to Hayes Valley bus from?

Palo Alto to Hayes Valley bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from University Ave & Woodland Ave station.

Where do I catch the Palo Alto to Hayes Valley train from?

Palo Alto to Hayes Valley train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound station.

Where does the Palo Alto to Hayes Valley bus arrive?

Palo Alto to Hayes Valley bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at 11th St & Market St. station.

Where does the Palo Alto to Hayes Valley train arrive?

Palo Alto to Hayes Valley train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Francisco Caltrain Northbound station.

Can I drive from Palo Alto to Hayes Valley?

Yes, the driving distance between Palo Alto to Hayes Valley is 33 miles. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Palo Alto to Hayes Valley.

Where can I stay near Hayes Valley?

There are 810+ hotels available in Hayes Valley.

Palo Alto to Hayes Valley - 5 ways to travel via Caltrain, tram, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Palo Alto to Hayes Valley by train, tram, bus, car, or taxi

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Caltrain, tram
best
1. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2. Take the tram from King St & 4th St to Van Ness Station Outboundtram N
1h 16m
$9–11
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from University Ave & Woodland Ave to 11th St & Market St.bus 397
2h 14m
$3–5
Drive 32.8 mi
1. Drive from Palo Alto to Hayes Valleycar 32.8 mi
39 min
$6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Palo Alto to Hayes Valleytaxi 32.8 mi
39 min
$120–150
Bus, line 292 bus
1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to Millbrae Transit Center- Bay G1bus Ecr / ...
2. Take the bus from Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 to Mission St & 9th Stbus 292 / ...
2h 48m
$4–7

Palo Alto to Hayes Valley by train and tram

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1h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 33.5 mi
Duration: 1h 16m

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

SamTrans operates a bus from University Ave & Woodland Ave to 11th St & Market St. 4 times a day. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 2h 14m.

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