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

The cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Japantown is to bus which costs $5 - $6 and takes 1h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Japantown is to drive which takes 40 min and costs $6 - $9.

Is there a direct bus between Palo Alto and Japantown?

No, there is no direct bus from Palo Alto to Japantown. However, there are services departing from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St and arriving at Geary Blvd & Laguna St via Transit Center Bay D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Palo Alto and Japantown?

No, there is no direct train from Palo Alto to Japantown 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 Japantown?

The distance between Palo Alto and Japantown is 34 miles. The road distance is 34 miles.

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

The best way to get from Palo Alto to Japantown 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 Japantown?

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

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

Palo Alto to Japantown bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St station.

Where do I catch the Palo Alto to Japantown train from?

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

Where does the Palo Alto to Japantown bus arrive?

Palo Alto to Japantown bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37 station.

Where does the Palo Alto to Japantown train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Palo Alto to Japantown?

Yes, the driving distance between Palo Alto to Japantown is 34 miles. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Palo Alto to Japantown.

Where can I stay near Japantown?

There are 840+ hotels available in Japantown.

Palo Alto to Japantown - 5 ways to travel via Caltrain, tram, bus, car

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There are 5 ways to get from Palo Alto to Japantown 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 E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St to Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37bus Epx
1h 52m
$5–6
Drive 33.8 mi
1. Drive from Palo Alto to Japantowncar 33.8 mi
40 min
$7–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Palo Alto to Japantowntaxi 33.8 mi
40 min
$120–150
Bus via San Bruno
1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to San Bruno BART-Bay 5bus Ecr
2h 24m
$8–10

Palo Alto to Japantown 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 Japantown, CA, USA?

SamTrans operates a bus from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St to Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37 4 times a day. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 1h 33m.

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