What is the cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Mission Bay?

The cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Mission Bay is to drive which costs $5 - $9 and takes 37 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Mission Bay?

The fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Mission Bay is to drive which takes 37 min and costs $5 - $9.

Is there a direct bus between Palo Alto and Mission Bay?

No, there is no direct bus from Palo Alto to Mission Bay. However, there are services departing from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 and arriving at Millbrae Transit Center- Bay G1 via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Palo Alto and Mission Bay?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound and arriving at San Francisco Caltrain Northbound. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 51 min.

How far is it from Palo Alto to Mission Bay?

The distance between Palo Alto and Mission Bay is 30 miles. The road distance is 31.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Palo Alto to Mission Bay without a car is to Caltrain which takes 51 min and costs $7 - $9.

How long does it take to get from Palo Alto to Mission Bay?

The Caltrain from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound takes 51 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Palo Alto to Mission Bay bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Palo Alto to Mission Bay train from?

Palo Alto to Mission Bay train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound station.

Train or bus from Palo Alto to Mission Bay?

The best way to get from Palo Alto to Mission Bay is to Caltrain which takes 51 min and costs $7 - $9. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $6 - $10 and takes 1h 50m.

Where does the Palo Alto to Mission Bay bus arrive?

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

Where does the Palo Alto to Mission Bay train arrive?

Palo Alto to Mission Bay train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Francisco Caltrain Northbound station.

Can I drive from Palo Alto to Mission Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Palo Alto to Mission Bay is 32 miles. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Palo Alto to Mission Bay.

Where can I stay near Mission Bay?

There are 794+ hotels available in Mission Bay.

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

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

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Caltrain
best
1. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
51 min
$7–9
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to Millbrae Transit Center- Bay G1bus Ecr / ...
1h 50m
$6–9
Drive 31.7 mi
1. Drive from Palo Alto to Mission Baycar 31.7 mi
37 min
$6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Palo Alto to Mission Baytaxi 31.7 mi
37 min
$110–140

Palo Alto to Mission Bay by train

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Distance: 30 mi
Duration: 51 min

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

Caltrain operates a train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $7–9 and the journey takes 51 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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