What is the cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Marin City?

The cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Marin City is to drive which costs $7 - $12 and takes 54 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Marin City?

The fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Marin City is to drive which takes 54 min and costs $7 - $12.

Is there a direct bus between Palo Alto and Marin City?

No, there is no direct bus from Palo Alto to Marin City. However, there are services departing from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 and arriving at Manzanita Park and Ride via San Francisco Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.

How far is it from Palo Alto to Marin City?

The distance between Palo Alto and Marin City is 42 miles. The road distance is 43.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Palo Alto to Marin City without a car is to Caltrain and taxi which takes 1h 10m and costs $50 - $70.

How long does it take to get from Palo Alto to Marin City?

It takes approximately 1h 10m to get from Palo Alto to Marin City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palo Alto to Marin City bus from?

Palo Alto to Marin City bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 station.

Where does the Palo Alto to Marin City bus arrive?

Palo Alto to Marin City bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at Millbrae Transit Center- Bay G1 station.

Can I drive from Palo Alto to Marin City?

Yes, the driving distance between Palo Alto to Marin City is 43 miles. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from Palo Alto to Marin City.

Where can I stay near Marin City?

There are 663+ hotels available in Marin City.

Palo Alto to Marin City - 7 ways to travel via Caltrain, taxi, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Palo Alto to Marin City by train, taxi, bus, or car

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Caltrain, taxi
best
1. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2. Take the taxi from San Francisco Caltrain Northbound to Marin Citytaxi
1h 10m
$52–69
Drive 42.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Palo Alto to Marin Citycar 42.9 mi
54 min
$8–12
Caltrain, bus
1. Take the train from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Manzanita Park and Ridebus From SFO
2h 5m
$46–50
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Palo Alto to Marin Citytaxi 42.9 mi
54 min
$150–190
Caltrain, line 120 bus
1. Take the train from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Marin City Hub-Donahue St & Terners Drbus 120
2h 24m
$15–19
Bus
1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to Millbrae Transit Center- Bay G1bus Ecr / ...
2. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Manzanita Park and Ridebus From SFO
2h 52m
$42–46
Bus, line 120 bus
1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to San Bruno BART-Bay 5bus Ecr
2. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Marin City Hub-Donahue St & Terners Drbus 120
3h 22m
$11–16

Palo Alto to Marin City by train and bus

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2h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 42 mi
Duration: 1h 10m

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

You can take a bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to Manzanita Park and Ride via Millbrae Transit Center- Bay G1, Millbrae, San Francisco International Airport, and San Francisco Airport in around 2h 52m.

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