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How to get fromPalo Alto to Redwood Shoresby train, bus, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Caltrain, line 260 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound to Belmont Caltrain Northboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2. Take the bus from Ralston Ave & Old County Rd to Bridge Pkwy & Bowsprit Drbus bus 260 / ...
    59 min
    $6–8

  2. Drive 10.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palo Alto to Redwood Shorescar car 10.6 mi
    15 min
    $2–3

  3. Bus, line 260 bus

    1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to El Camino Real & San Carlos Avebus bus Ecr / ...
    2. Take the bus from San Carlos Caltrain Station to Bridge Pkwy & Bowsprit Drbus bus 260
    1h 16m
    $3–6

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Palo Alto to Redwood Shorestaxi taxi 10.6 mi
    15 min
    $40–50

  5. Bus, line 260 bus via El Camino Real & Ralston Ave

    1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to El Camino Real & Ralston Avebus bus Ecr / ...
    2. Take the bus from Ralston Ave & Old County Rd to Bridge Pkwy & Bowsprit Drbus bus 260 / ...
    1h 16m
    $3–6

Palo Alto to Redwood Shores by train and bus

Calendar150Weekly Services
Duration59 minAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11.5 mi
  • Duration: 59 min

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

You can take a bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to Bridge Pkwy & Bowsprit Dr via San Carlos Caltrain Station in around 1h 16m.

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