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

The cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Mission College is to drive which costs $2 - $3 and takes 15 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Mission College is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs $40 - $50.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Palo Alto to Mission College. However, there are services departing from Middlefield & Embarcadero and arriving at Mission College via Sunnyvale Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Palo Alto to Mission College station. However, there are services departing from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Old Ironsides Station via Mountain View Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 5m.

How far is it from Palo Alto to Mission College?

The distance between Palo Alto and Mission College is 13 miles. The road distance is 11 miles.

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

The best way to get from Palo Alto to Mission College without a car is to Caltrain and tram which takes 1h 5m and costs $6 - $8.

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

It takes approximately 1h 5m to get from Palo Alto to Mission College, including transfers.

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

Palo Alto to Mission College bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, depart from Middlefield & Embarcadero station.

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

Palo Alto to Mission College train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound station.

Where does the Palo Alto to Mission College bus arrive?

Palo Alto to Mission College bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, arrive at Evelyn & Frances station.

Where does the Palo Alto to Mission College train arrive?

Palo Alto to Mission College train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at Mountain View Caltrain Southbound station.

Can I drive from Palo Alto to Mission College?

Yes, the driving distance between Palo Alto to Mission College is 11 miles. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from Palo Alto to Mission College.

Where can I stay near Mission College?

There are 549+ hotels available in Mission College.

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There are 5 ways to get from Palo Alto to Mission College by train, tram, bus, taxi, or car

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Caltrain, tram
best
1. Take the train from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound to Mountain View Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2. Take the tram from Mountain View Station to Old Ironsides Stationtram Orange Line
1h 5m
$7–8
Drive 11 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Palo Alto to Mission Collegecar 11 mi
15 min
$2–3
Caltrain, line 20 bus
1. Take the train from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound to Sunnyvale Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2. Take the bus from Sunnyvale Transit Center to Mission Collegebus 20
1h 9m
$6–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Palo Alto to Mission Collegetaxi 11 mi
15 min
$40–50
Line 21 bus, line 20 bus
1. Take the bus from Middlefield & Embarcadero to Evelyn & Francesbus 21
2. Take the bus from Sunnyvale Transit Center to Mission Collegebus 20
1h 54m
$4–10

Palo Alto to Mission College by train, bus, and foot

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1h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 12.8 mi
Duration: 1h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Middlefield & Embarcadero to Mission College via Evelyn & Frances, Sunnyvale Transit Center, and Mission College in around 1h 54m.

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