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How to get fromPalo Alto to Mill Valleyby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Palo Alto to Mill Valley 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 Mill Valleytaxi taxi
    1h 16m
    $62–79

  2. Drive  46 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palo Alto to Mill Valleycar car 46 mi
    1h
    $9–13

  3. Caltrain, line 120 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 Marin City Hub-Donahue St & Terners Drbus bus 120
    3h 14m
    $17–26

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Palo Alto to Mill Valleytaxi taxi 46 mi
    1h
    $160–200

Palo Alto to Mill Valley by train, tram, and bus

Calendar191Weekly Services
Duration3h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$17Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 45.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 16m

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

There is no direct connection from Palo Alto to Mill Valley. However, you can take the train to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound then take the taxi to Mill Valley. Alternatively, you can take a train from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound to E Blithedale Ave & Hill St via San Francisco Caltrain Northbound, King St & 4th St, Metro Montgomery Station/Outbound, Mission St & 2nd St, and Marin City Hub-Donahue & Terners in around 3h 14m.

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