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How to get fromPalo Alto to Orinda BARTby train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Palo Alto to Orinda BART by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Caltrain, BART

    best
    1. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2. Take the subway from Embarcadero to Orindasubway subway Yellow-N
    1h 45m
    $13–17

  2. Bus, BART via Embarcadero

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St to Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37bus bus Epx
    2. Take the subway from Embarcadero to Orindasubway subway Yellow-N
    2h 7m
    $7–10

  3. Drive 38.8 mi

    1. Drive from Palo Alto to Orinda BARTcar car 38.8 mi
    47 min
    $8–11

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Palo Alto to Orinda BARTtaxi taxi 38.8 mi
    47 min
    $140–170

  5. Bus, BART

    1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to San Bruno BART-Bay 5bus bus Ecr
    2. Take the subway from San Bruno to Orindasubway subway Yellow-N
    2h 36m
    $9–11

Palo Alto to Orinda BART by train, tram, and subway

Calendar326Weekly Services
Duration1h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$13Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 47.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 45m

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

There is no direct connection from Palo Alto to Orinda BART. However, you can take the train to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound, walk to King St & 4th St, take the vehicle to Metro Embarcadero Station, walk to Embarcadero, then take the subway to Orinda. Alternatively, you can take a bus from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St to Orinda via Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37 and Embarcadero in around 2h 7m.

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