What is the cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to San Bruno?

The cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to San Bruno is to bus which costs $2 - $4 and takes 1h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palo Alto to San Bruno?

The fastest way to get from Palo Alto to San Bruno is to drive which takes 26 min and costs $4 - $6.

Is there a direct bus between Palo Alto and San Bruno?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St and arriving at San Bruno Ave E & 3rd Ave. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 1h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Palo Alto and San Bruno?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound and arriving at San Bruno Caltrain Northbound. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 35 min.

How far is it from Palo Alto to San Bruno?

The distance between Palo Alto and San Bruno is 21 miles. The road distance is 22 miles.

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

The best way to get from Palo Alto to San Bruno without a car is to Caltrain which takes 35 min and costs $6 - $8.

How long does it take to get from Palo Alto to San Bruno?

The Caltrain from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound to San Bruno Caltrain Northbound takes 35 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Palo Alto to San Bruno bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Palo Alto to San Bruno train from?

Palo Alto to San Bruno train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound station.

Train or bus from Palo Alto to San Bruno?

The best way to get from Palo Alto to San Bruno is to Caltrain which takes 35 min and costs $6 - $8. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $2 - $4 and takes 1h 11m.

Where does the Palo Alto to San Bruno bus arrive?

Palo Alto to San Bruno bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at San Bruno Ave E & 3rd Ave station.

Where does the Palo Alto to San Bruno train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Palo Alto to San Bruno?

Yes, the driving distance between Palo Alto to San Bruno is 22 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Palo Alto to San Bruno.

Where can I stay near San Bruno?

There are 800+ hotels available in San Bruno.

Palo Alto to San Bruno - 4 ways to travel via Caltrain, bus, car, and taxi

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

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Caltrain
best
1. Take the train from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound to San Bruno Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
35 min
$6–8
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St to San Bruno Ave E & 3rd Avebus Epx
1h 11m
$2–4
Drive 21.8 mi
1. Drive from Palo Alto to San Brunocar 21.8 mi
26 min
$4–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Palo Alto to San Brunotaxi 21.8 mi
26 min
$80–100

Palo Alto to San Bruno by train

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Distance: 20.6 mi
Duration: 35 min

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

Caltrain operates a train from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound to San Bruno Caltrain Northbound hourly. Tickets cost $6–8 and the journey takes 35 min. Alternatively, SamTrans operates a bus from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St to San Bruno Ave E & 3rd Ave hourly. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 1h 11m.

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