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

The cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Millbrae is to bus which costs $2 - $4 and takes 1h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Millbrae is to drive which takes 23 min and costs $3 - $6.

Is there a direct bus between Palo Alto and Millbrae?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 and arriving at Millbrae Transit Center- Bay G1. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Palo Alto and Millbrae?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound and arriving at Millbrae Caltrain Northbound. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 32 min.

How far is it from Palo Alto to Millbrae?

The distance between Palo Alto and Millbrae is 18 miles. The road distance is 19.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Palo Alto to Millbrae without a car is to Caltrain which takes 32 min and costs $5 - $7.

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

The Caltrain from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound takes 32 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

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

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

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

Palo Alto to Millbrae train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound station.

Train or bus from Palo Alto to Millbrae?

The best way to get from Palo Alto to Millbrae is to Caltrain which takes 32 min and costs $5 - $7. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $2 - $4 and takes 1h 19m.

Where does the Palo Alto to Millbrae bus arrive?

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

Where does the Palo Alto to Millbrae train arrive?

Palo Alto to Millbrae train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at Millbrae Caltrain Northbound station.

Can I drive from Palo Alto to Millbrae?

Yes, the driving distance between Palo Alto to Millbrae is 19 miles. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Palo Alto to Millbrae.

Where can I stay near Millbrae?

There are 738+ hotels available in Millbrae.

Palo Alto to Millbrae - 4 ways to travel via Caltrain, bus, car, and taxi

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

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Caltrain
best
1. Take the train from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
32 min
$5–7
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to Millbrae Transit Center- Bay G1bus Ecr / ...
1h 19m
$2–4
Drive 19.3 mi
1. Drive from Palo Alto to Millbraecar 19.3 mi
23 min
$4–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Palo Alto to Millbraetaxi 19.3 mi
23 min
$75–95

Palo Alto to Millbrae by train

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Distance: 18 mi
Duration: 32 min

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

Caltrain operates a train from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $5–7 and the journey takes 32 min. Alternatively, SamTrans operates a bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to Millbrae Transit Center- Bay G1 every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 1h 19m.

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