What is the cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Oakland Zoo?

The cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Oakland Zoo is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 36 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Oakland Zoo?

The fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Oakland Zoo is to drive which takes 36 min and costs $5 - $8.

Is there a direct train between Palo Alto and Oakland Zoo?

No, there is no direct train from Palo Alto to Oakland Zoo. However, there are services departing from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak via Santa Clara Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.

How far is it from Palo Alto to Oakland Zoo?

The distance between Palo Alto and Oakland Zoo is 53 miles. The road distance is 27.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Palo Alto to Oakland Zoo without a car is to Caltrain and train which takes 2h 16m and costs $30 - $55.

How long does it take to get from Palo Alto to Oakland Zoo?

It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Palo Alto to Oakland Zoo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palo Alto to Oakland Zoo train from?

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

Where does the Palo Alto to Oakland Zoo train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Palo Alto to Oakland Zoo?

Yes, the driving distance between Palo Alto to Oakland Zoo is 27 miles. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Palo Alto to Oakland Zoo.

Where can I stay near Oakland Zoo?

There are 681+ hotels available in Oakland Zoo.

Palo Alto to Oakland Zoo - 5 ways to travel via train, Caltrain, bus, and BART

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

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Caltrain, train
best
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 Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain Capitol Corridor
2h 16m
$33–52
Drive 27.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Palo Alto to Oakland Zoocar 27.2 mi
36 min
$5–8
Bus, BART
1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to Daly City BART-Bay 3bus Ecr
2. Take the subway from Daly City to San Leandrosubway Green-N / ...
3h 6m
$24–31
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Palo Alto to Oakland Zootaxi 27.2 mi
36 min
$100–120
Line 21 bus, tram, BART
1. Take the bus from Middlefield & Embarcadero to Middlefield Stationbus 21
2. Take the tram from Middlefield Station to Milpitas Stationtram
3. Take the subway from Milpitas to San Leandrosubway
2h 27m
$26–36

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Distance: 53.1 mi
Duration: 2h 16m

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

You can take a train from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound to Oakland Zoo via Santa Clara Amtrak and Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak in around 2h 16m.

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