What is the cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Lake Merritt (Station)?

The cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Lake Merritt (Station) is to bus via Embarcadero which costs $5 - $8 and takes 1h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Lake Merritt (Station)?

The fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Lake Merritt (Station) is to drive which takes 39 min and costs $5 - $9.

Is there a direct bus between Palo Alto and Lake Merritt (Station)?

No, there is no direct bus from Palo Alto to Lake Merritt (Station). However, there are services departing from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St and arriving at Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37 via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Palo Alto and Lake Merritt (Station)?

No, there is no direct train from Palo Alto to Lake Merritt (Station). However, there are services departing from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound and arriving at Lake Merritt via King St & 4th St and Embarcadero. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.

How far is it from Palo Alto to Lake Merritt (Station)?

The distance between Palo Alto and Lake Merritt (Station) is 40 miles. The road distance is 32.7 miles.

How do I travel from Palo Alto to Lake Merritt (Station) without a car?

The best way to get from Palo Alto to Lake Merritt (Station) without a car is to Caltrain which takes 1h 31m and costs $11 - $15.

How long does it take to get from Palo Alto to Lake Merritt (Station)?

It takes approximately 1h 31m to get from Palo Alto to Lake Merritt (Station), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palo Alto to Lake Merritt (Station) bus from?

Palo Alto to Lake Merritt (Station) bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St station.

Where do I catch the Palo Alto to Lake Merritt (Station) train from?

Palo Alto to Lake Merritt (Station) train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound station.

Train or bus from Palo Alto to Lake Merritt (Station)?

The best way to get from Palo Alto to Lake Merritt (Station) is to Caltrain which takes 1h 31m and costs $11 - $15. Alternatively, you can bus via Embarcadero, which costs $5 - $8 and takes 1h 52m.

Where does the Palo Alto to Lake Merritt (Station) bus arrive?

Palo Alto to Lake Merritt (Station) bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37 station.

Where does the Palo Alto to Lake Merritt (Station) train arrive?

Palo Alto to Lake Merritt (Station) train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Francisco Caltrain Northbound station.

Can I drive from Palo Alto to Lake Merritt (Station)?

Yes, the driving distance between Palo Alto to Lake Merritt (Station) is 33 miles. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Palo Alto to Lake Merritt (Station).

Where can I stay near Lake Merritt (Station)?

There are 797+ hotels available in Lake Merritt (Station).

Palo Alto to Lake Merritt (Station) - 5 ways to travel via Caltrain, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Palo Alto to Lake Merritt (Station) by train, bus, 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 31m
$11–15
Bus via Embarcadero
cheapest
1. Take the bus from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St to Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37bus Epx
1h 52m
$5–8
Drive 32.5 mi
1. Drive from Palo Alto to Lake Merritt (Station)car 32.5 mi
39 min
$6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Palo Alto to Lake Merritt (Station)taxi 32.5 mi
39 min
$120–150
Bus
1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to Daly City BART-Bay 3bus Ecr
2h 46m
$7–10

Palo Alto to Lake Merritt (Station) by train, tram, and subway

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Distance: 39.5 mi
Duration: 1h 31m

What companies run services between Palo Alto, CA, USA and Lake Merritt (Station), 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, 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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