What is the cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Russian Hill?

The cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Russian Hill is to bus and line 28 bus which costs $4 - $6 and takes 3h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Russian Hill?

The fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Russian Hill is to drive which takes 42 min and costs $6 - $9.

Is there a direct bus between Palo Alto and Russian Hill?

No, there is no direct bus from Palo Alto to Russian Hill. However, there are services departing from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 and arriving at Van Ness Ave & Chestnut St via Daly City BART Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Palo Alto and Russian Hill?

No, there is no direct train from Palo Alto to Russian Hill station. However, there are services departing from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound and arriving at Chinatown - Rose Pak Station via 4th St & King St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 9m.

How far is it from Palo Alto to Russian Hill?

The distance between Palo Alto and Russian Hill is 32 miles. The road distance is 34.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Palo Alto to Russian Hill without a car is to Caltrain which takes 1h 9m and costs $9 - $11.

How long does it take to get from Palo Alto to Russian Hill?

It takes approximately 1h 9m to get from Palo Alto to Russian Hill, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palo Alto to Russian Hill bus from?

Palo Alto to Russian Hill bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 station.

Where do I catch the Palo Alto to Russian Hill train from?

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

Train or bus from Palo Alto to Russian Hill?

The best way to get from Palo Alto to Russian Hill is to Caltrain which takes 1h 9m and costs $9 - $11. Alternatively, you can bus and line 28 bus, which costs $4 - $6 and takes 3h 10m.

Where does the Palo Alto to Russian Hill bus arrive?

Palo Alto to Russian Hill bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at Daly City BART-Bay 3 station.

Where does the Palo Alto to Russian Hill train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Palo Alto to Russian Hill?

Yes, the driving distance between Palo Alto to Russian Hill is 34 miles. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Palo Alto to Russian Hill.

Where can I stay near Russian Hill?

There are 844+ hotels available in Russian Hill.

Palo Alto to Russian Hill - 4 ways to travel via Caltrain, bus, and line 28 bus

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

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Caltrain
best
1. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
1h 9m
$9–11
Bus, line 28 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to Daly City BART-Bay 3bus Ecr
2. Take the bus from Daly City BART Station to Van Ness Ave & Chestnut Stbus 28
3h 10m
$5–6
Drive 34 mi
1. Drive from Palo Alto to Russian Hillcar 34 mi
42 min
$7–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Palo Alto to Russian Hilltaxi 34 mi
42 min
$120–150

Palo Alto to Russian Hill by train and tram

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Distance: 31.6 mi
Duration: 1h 9m

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

Caltrain operates a train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $7–9 and the journey takes 51 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to Van Ness Ave & Chestnut St via Daly City BART Station in around 3h 10m.

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