What is the cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Niles District?

The cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Niles District is to bus which costs and takes 48 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Niles District?

The fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Niles District is to taxi which takes 25 min and costs $55 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Palo Alto and Niles District?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from On Embarcadero Road @ N California Avenue and arriving at ACE Station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 48 min.

Is there a direct train between Palo Alto and Niles District?

No, there is no direct train from Palo Alto to Niles District. However, there are services departing from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Fremont via Santa Clara Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.

How far is it from Palo Alto to Niles District?

The distance between Palo Alto and Niles District is 15 miles. The road distance is 15.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Palo Alto to Niles District without a car is to bus which takes 48 min and costs .

How long does it take to get from Palo Alto to Niles District?

The bus from On Embarcadero Road @ N California Avenue to ACE Station takes 48 min including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the Palo Alto to Niles District bus from?

Palo Alto to Niles District bus services, operated by Stanford Marguerite Shuttle, depart from On Embarcadero Road @ N California Avenue station.

Where do I catch the Palo Alto to Niles District train from?

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

Train or bus from Palo Alto to Niles District?

The best way to get from Palo Alto to Niles District is to bus which takes 48 min and costs . Alternatively, you can Caltrain and train, which costs $10 - $14 and takes 1h 43m.

Where does the Palo Alto to Niles District bus arrive?

Palo Alto to Niles District bus services, operated by Stanford Marguerite Shuttle, arrive at ACE Station.

Where does the Palo Alto to Niles District train arrive?

Palo Alto to Niles District train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at Santa Clara Caltrain Southbound station.

Can I drive from Palo Alto to Niles District?

Yes, the driving distance between Palo Alto to Niles District is 16 miles. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Palo Alto to Niles District.

Where can I stay near Niles District?

There are 516+ hotels available in Niles District.

Palo Alto to Niles District - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and Caltrain

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There are 5 ways to get from Palo Alto to Niles District by bus, train (Amtrak), taxi, car, or tram

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from On Embarcadero Road @ N California Avenue to ACE Stationbus AE-F Line
48 min
Drive 15.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Palo Alto to Niles Districtcar 15.8 mi
25 min
$3–5
Caltrain, train
1. Take the train from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Fremonttrain Capitol Corridor
1h 43m
$11–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Palo Alto to Niles Districttaxi 15.8 mi
25 min
$55–70
Line 21 bus, tram
1. Take the bus from Middlefield & Embarcadero to Mountain View Transit Centerbus 21
2. Take the tram from Mountain View Station to Milpitas Stationtram Orange Line
1h 53m
$8–13

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Distance: 14.5 mi
Duration: 48 min

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

Stanford Marguerite Shuttle operates a bus from On Embarcadero Road @ N California Avenue to ACE Station 4 times a day, and the journey takes 48 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound to Fremont via Santa Clara Amtrak in around 1h 43m.

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