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

The cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Rockridge is to bus which costs $6 - $9 and takes 2h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Rockridge is to drive which takes 46 min and costs $6 - $10.

Is there a direct bus between Palo Alto and Rockridge?

No, there is no direct bus from Palo Alto to Rockridge. However, there are services departing from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St and arriving at Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37 via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Palo Alto and Rockridge?

No, there is no direct train from Palo Alto to Rockridge. However, there are services departing from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound and arriving at Rockridge via King St & 4th St and Embarcadero. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.

How far is it from Palo Alto to Rockridge?

The distance between Palo Alto and Rockridge is 43 miles. The road distance is 36 miles.

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

The best way to get from Palo Alto to Rockridge without a car is to Caltrain and BART which takes 1h 39m and costs $12 - $16.

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

It takes approximately 1h 39m to get from Palo Alto to Rockridge, including transfers.

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

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

Where do I catch the Palo Alto to Rockridge train from?

Palo Alto to Rockridge train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound station.

Where does the Palo Alto to Rockridge bus arrive?

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

Where does the Palo Alto to Rockridge train arrive?

Palo Alto to Rockridge train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Francisco Caltrain Northbound station.

Can I drive from Palo Alto to Rockridge?

Yes, the driving distance between Palo Alto to Rockridge is 36 miles. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Palo Alto to Rockridge.

Where can I stay near Rockridge?

There are 802+ hotels available in Rockridge.

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

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Caltrain, BART
best
1. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2. Take the subway from Embarcadero to Rockridgesubway Yellow-N
1h 39m
$12–16
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St to Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37bus Epx
2h 1m
$6–9
Drive 35.8 mi
1. Drive from Palo Alto to Rockridgecar 35.8 mi
46 min
$7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Palo Alto to Rockridgetaxi 35.8 mi
46 min
$130–160
Bus, BART
1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to San Bruno BART-Bay 5bus Ecr
2. Take the subway from San Bruno to Rockridgesubway Yellow-N
2h 30m
$8–10

Palo Alto to Rockridge by train, tram, and subway

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1h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 42.7 mi
Duration: 1h 39m

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

SamTrans operates a bus from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St to Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37 4 times a day. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 1h 33m.

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