What is the cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Pinole?

The cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Pinole is to bus which costs $10 - $11 and takes 3h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Pinole?

The fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Pinole is to drive which takes 59 min and costs $9 - $13.

Is there a direct bus between Palo Alto and Pinole?

No, there is no direct bus from Palo Alto to Pinole. However, there are services departing from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St and arriving at San Pablo Ave and Appian Way - Eastbound via Salesforce Transit Center Bay 31 and Hercules Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.

How far is it from Palo Alto to Pinole?

The distance between Palo Alto and Pinole is 64 miles. The road distance is 49.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Palo Alto to Pinole without a car is to Caltrain and BART and bus which takes 2h 51m and costs $19 - $25.

How long does it take to get from Palo Alto to Pinole?

It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Palo Alto to Pinole, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palo Alto to Pinole bus from?

Palo Alto to Pinole bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St station.

Where does the Palo Alto to Pinole bus arrive?

Palo Alto to Pinole bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37 station.

Can I drive from Palo Alto to Pinole?

Yes, the driving distance between Palo Alto to Pinole is 50 miles. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Palo Alto to Pinole.

Where can I stay near Pinole?

There are 353+ hotels available in Pinole.

Palo Alto to Pinole - 5 ways to travel via Caltrain, BART, bus, car, and taxi

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

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Caltrain, BART, bus
best
1. Take the train from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
2. Take the subway from Millbrae to El Cerrito Del Nortesubway
3. Take the bus from El Cerrito del Norte Station to San Pablo Ave and Appian Way - Westboundbus J
2h 51m
$20–25
Drive 49.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Palo Alto to Pinolecar 49.4 mi
59 min
$9–13
Bus
1. Take the bus from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St to Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37bus Epx
2. Take the bus from Salesforce Transit Center Bay 31 to Hercules Transit Centerbus Lynx
3h 16m
$10–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Palo Alto to Pinoletaxi 49.4 mi
59 min
$160–200
Bus, BART
1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to Millbrae Transit Center- Bay G1bus Ecr / ...
2. Take the subway from Millbrae to El Cerrito Del Nortesubway Red-N
3h 38m
$16–21

Palo Alto to Pinole by train, subway, and bus

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2h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 63.4 mi
Duration: 2h 51m

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

You can take a bus from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St to San Pablo Ave and Appian Way - Eastbound via Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37, Salesforce Transit Center Bay 31, and Hercules Transit Center in around 3h 16m.

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