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

The cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Lathrop is to bus which costs $5 - $15 and takes 4h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Lathrop is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs $11 - $18.

Is there a direct bus between Palo Alto and Lathrop?

No, there is no direct bus from Palo Alto to Lathrop. However, there are services departing from On Embarcadero Road @ N California Avenue and arriving at Lathrop Park and Ride via Dublin/Pleasanton BART. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Palo Alto and Lathrop?

No, there is no direct train from Palo Alto to Lathrop station. However, there are services departing from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Lathrop/Manteca Station via Santa Clara Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.

How far is it from Palo Alto to Lathrop?

The distance between Palo Alto and Lathrop is 87 miles. The road distance is 65.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Palo Alto to Lathrop without a car is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs $26 - $35.

How long does it take to get from Palo Alto to Lathrop?

It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Palo Alto to Lathrop, including transfers.

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

Palo Alto to Lathrop bus services, operated by Stanford Marguerite Shuttle, depart from On Embarcadero Road @ N California Avenue station.

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

Palo Alto to Lathrop train services, operated by Altamont Corridor Express, depart from Santa Clara Station.

Train or bus from Palo Alto to Lathrop?

The best way to get from Palo Alto to Lathrop is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs $26 - $35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $5 - $15 and takes 4h 5m.

Where does the Palo Alto to Lathrop bus arrive?

Palo Alto to Lathrop bus services, operated by Stanford Marguerite Shuttle, arrive at Fremont BART station.

Where does the Palo Alto to Lathrop train arrive?

Palo Alto to Lathrop train services, operated by Altamont Corridor Express, arrive at Lathrop/Manteca Station.

Can I drive from Palo Alto to Lathrop?

Yes, the driving distance between Palo Alto to Lathrop is 65 miles. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Palo Alto to Lathrop.

Where can I stay near Lathrop?

There are 73+ hotels available in Lathrop.

Palo Alto to Lathrop - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and BART

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There are 4 ways to get from Palo Alto to Lathrop by train, bus, car, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Santa Clara Station to Lathrop/Manteca Stationtrain Ace
3h 8m
$27–35
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from On Embarcadero Road @ N California Avenue to Fremont BARTbus AE-F Line
2. Take the bus from Dublin/Pleasanton BART to Lathrop Park and Ridebus 150
4h 5m
$5–15
Drive 64.8 mi
1. Drive from Palo Alto to Lathropcar 64.8 mi
1h 25m
$12–18
Bus, BART
1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to Daly City BART-Bay 3bus Ecr
2. Take the subway from Daly City to Dublin / Pleasantonsubway
3. Take the bus from Dublin/Pleasanton BART to Lathrop Park and Ridebus 150
5h 35m
$11–21

Palo Alto to Lathrop by bus and subway

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Distance: 86.7 mi
Duration: 3h 8m

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

Altamont Corridor Express operates a train from Santa Clara Station to Lathrop/Manteca Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $12–16 and the journey takes 1h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from On Embarcadero Road @ N California Avenue to Lathrop Park and Ride via Fremont BART, Fremont, Bay Fair, Dublin / Pleasanton, and Dublin/Pleasanton BART in around 4h 5m.

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