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How to get fromPalo Alto to Lafayetteby train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Caltrain, BART

    best
    1. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2. Take the subway from Embarcadero to Lafayettesubway subway Yellow-N
    1h 49m
    $13–17

  2. Bus, BART via Embarcadero

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St to Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37bus bus Epx
    2. Take the subway from Embarcadero to Lafayettesubway subway Yellow-N
    2h 11m
    $7–10

  3. Drive 43 mi

    1. Drive from Palo Alto to Lafayettecar car 43 mi
    52 min
    $8–12

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Palo Alto to Lafayettetaxi taxi 43 mi
    52 min
    $140–180

  5. Bus, BART

    1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to San Bruno BART-Bay 5bus bus Ecr
    2. Take the subway from San Bruno to Lafayettesubway subway Yellow-N
    2h 40m
    $9–12

Palo Alto to Lafayette by train, tram, and subway

Calendar326Weekly Services
Duration1h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$13Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 50.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 49m

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

There is no direct connection from Palo Alto to Lafayette. However, you can take the train to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound, walk to King St & 4th St, take the vehicle to Metro Embarcadero Station, walk to Embarcadero, then take the subway to Lafayette. Alternatively, you can take a bus from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St to Lafayette via Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37 and Embarcadero in around 2h 11m.

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