What is the cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Hilton San Francisco Union Square?

The cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Hilton San Francisco Union Square is to bus and line 292 bus which costs $4 - $8 and takes 2h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Hilton San Francisco Union Square?

The fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Hilton San Francisco Union Square is to drive which takes 39 min and costs $6 - $9.

Is there a direct bus between Palo Alto and Hilton San Francisco Union Square?

No, there is no direct bus from Palo Alto to Hilton San Francisco Union Square. However, there are services departing from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 and arriving at Mission St & 5th St via Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Palo Alto and Hilton San Francisco Union Square?

No, there is no direct train from Palo Alto to Hilton San Francisco Union Square station. However, there are services departing from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound and arriving at Union Square/Market St Station Northbound via 4th St & King St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 12m.

How far is it from Palo Alto to Hilton San Francisco Union Square?

The distance between Palo Alto and Hilton San Francisco Union Square is 32 miles. The road distance is 32.9 miles.

Where do I catch the Palo Alto to Hilton San Francisco Union Square bus from?

Palo Alto to Hilton San Francisco Union Square bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 station.

Where do I catch the Palo Alto to Hilton San Francisco Union Square train from?

Palo Alto to Hilton San Francisco Union Square train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound station.

Train or bus from Palo Alto to Hilton San Francisco Union Square?

The best way to get from Palo Alto to Hilton San Francisco Union Square is to Caltrain which takes 1h 12m and costs $9 - $11. Alternatively, you can bus and line 292 bus, which costs $4 - $8 and takes 2h 59m.

Where does the Palo Alto to Hilton San Francisco Union Square bus arrive?

Palo Alto to Hilton San Francisco Union Square bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at Millbrae Transit Center- Bay G1 station.

Where does the Palo Alto to Hilton San Francisco Union Square train arrive?

Palo Alto to Hilton San Francisco Union Square train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Francisco Caltrain Northbound station.

Can I drive from Palo Alto to Hilton San Francisco Union Square?

Yes, the driving distance between Palo Alto to Hilton San Francisco Union Square is 33 miles. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Palo Alto to Hilton San Francisco Union Square.

Where can I stay near Hilton San Francisco Union Square?

There are 736+ hotels available in Hilton San Francisco Union Square.

Palo Alto to Hilton San Francisco Union Square - 5 ways to travel via Caltrain

Q: How long does it take to get from Palo Alto to Hilton San Francisco Union Square?

It takes approximately 1h 12m to get from Palo Alto to Hilton San Francisco Union Square, including transfers.

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There are 5 ways to get from Palo Alto to Hilton San Francisco Union Square by train, bus, subway, car, or taxi

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Caltrain
best
1. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
1h 12m
$9–11
Bus, line 292 bus
cheapest
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 & 5th Stbus 292 / ...
2h 59m
$4–7
Bus, BART
1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to San Bruno BART-Bay 5bus Ecr
2. Take the subway from San Bruno to Powell Streetsubway Yellow-N / ...
2h 10m
$6–8
Drive 32.8 mi
1. Drive from Palo Alto to Hilton San Francisco Union Squarecar 32.8 mi
39 min
$6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Palo Alto to Hilton San Francisco Union Squaretaxi 32.8 mi
39 min
$120–150

Palo Alto to Hilton San Francisco Union Square by train, tram, and foot

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Distance: 31.4 mi
Duration: 1h 12m

What companies run services between Palo Alto, CA, USA and Hilton San Francisco Union Square, CA, USA?

Caltrain operates a train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $7–9 and the journey takes 51 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to Hilton San Francisco Union Square via Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 and Mission St & 5th St in around 2h 59m.

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