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How to get fromPalo Alto to Marin Countyby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Palo Alto to Marin County by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Caltrain, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2. Take the taxi from San Francisco Caltrain Northbound to Marin Countytaxi taxi
    1h 34m
    $107–139

  2. Drive 59.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palo Alto to Marin Countycar car 59.6 mi
    1h 18m
    $11–16

  3. Caltrain, line 101 bus

    1. Take the train from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform Bbus bus 101
    3h
    $18–22

  4. Bus, line 101 bus

    1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to San Bruno BART-Bay 5bus bus Ecr
    2. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform Bbus bus 101
    3h 58m
    $14–19

Palo Alto to Marin County by train and bus

Calendar291Weekly Services
Duration3hAverage Duration
Ticket$18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 58.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 34m

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

You can take a bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to Sir Francis Drake Blvd & Alhambra Circle via San Bruno BART-Bay 5, San Bruno, Montgomery Street, Mission St & 2nd St, and San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B in around 3h 58m.

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