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

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

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Caltrain, BART, line 110 bus
best
1. Take the train from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
2. Take the subway from Millbrae to Daly Citysubway
3. Take the bus from Daly City BART-Bay 4 to Hwy 1 & Reina Del Mar Avebus 10 / ...
1h 53m
$17–22
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to Daly City BART-Bay 3bus Ecr
2h 55m
$5–7
Drive 28.5 mi
1. Drive from Palo Alto to Pacificacar 28.5 mi
35 min
$6–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Palo Alto to Pacificataxi 28.5 mi
35 min
$100–130

Palo Alto to Pacifica by train, subway, and bus

254Weekly Services

1h 53mAverage Duration

$17Cheapest Price

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Distance: 36.2 mi
Duration: 1h 53m

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

SamTrans operates a bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to Daly City BART-Bay 3 every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 2h 9m.

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Pacifica, United States(opens in a new window)

San Francisco is Northern California’s cultural hub. Exuding a laid-back vibe, the city is home to the world-famous Golden Gate Bridge, the freshest seafood at Fisherman’s Wharf and the best art galleries and cafes in the famed Union Square neighbourhood. Alcatraz Island, the former prison, is a must-visit, as is the biggest Chinatown outside Asia. Hitch a ride on one of the iconic red cable cars, catch the San Francisco Giants playing baseball, feel movie magic at the Walt Disney Family Museum and take in spectacular views of the Bay Area from Twin Peaks.

Things to do in Pacifica

San Francisco cable car system(Opens in a new window)

The San Francisco cable car system is the world's last manually operated cable car system and an icon of the city of San Francisco. The system forms part of the intermodal urban transport network operated by the San Francisco Municipal Railway, which also includes the separate E Embarcadero and F Market & Wharves heritage streetcar lines, and the Muni Metro modern light rail system. Of the 23 cable car lines established between 1873 and 1890, only three remain (one of which combines parts of two earlier lines): two routes from downtown near Union Square to Fisherman's Wharf, and a third route along California Street.

SkyStar Wheel(Opens in a new window)

SkyStar Wheel is a 150 ft 137 ft diameter traveling observation wheel located in San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf since November 13, 2023. It has previously operated in San Francisco's Music Concourse (2020–2023), Cincinnati's The Banks (2018–2020), Louisville's Waterfront Park (2018), and Norfolk (2018).

Magowan's Infinite Mirror Maze(Opens in a new window)

Magowan's Infinite Mirror Maze is a tourist attraction on Pier 39 in San Francisco, California. It is a mirror maze in which people must find their way out, attempting to avoid confusion.

Places to stay in Pacifica

Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites San Francisco Pacifica(Opens in a new window)

8.4Very Good

PACIFIC DRIFT San Francisco Pacifica(Opens in a new window)

8.0Good

Pacifica Beach Hotel(Opens in a new window)

7.9Good

Sea Breeze Motel(Opens in a new window)

7.9Good

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