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How to get fromPalo Alto to San Francisco Bayby train, bus, ferry, unknown, or tram

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There are 4 ways to get from Palo Alto to San Francisco Bay by train, bus, ferry, unknown, or tram

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  1. Caltrain, line 45 bus, line 8 bus, ferry, travel

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    1. Take the train from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Townsend St & Lusk St to Kearny St & Geary Stbus bus 45 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Kearny St & Geary St to Kearny St & North Point Stbus bus 8 / ...
    4. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    5. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bayunknown unknown
    2h 29m

  2. Caltrain, tram, ferry, travel

    1. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Take the tram from King St & 4th St to Metro Embarcadero Stationtram tram N
    3. Take the tram from Market St & Main St to The Embarcadero & Bay Sttram tram F
    4. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    5. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bayunknown unknown
    2h 36m

  3. Bus, ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St to Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37bus bus Epx
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bayunknown unknown
    3h 19m

  4. Caltrain, line 30 bus, ferry, travel

    1. Take the train from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Townsend St & Lusk St to Columbus Ave & Francisco Stbus bus 30 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bayunknown unknown
    2h 45m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 47.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 29m

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

There is no direct connection from Palo Alto to San Francisco Bay. However, you can take the train to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound, walk to Townsend St & Lusk St, take the line 45 bus to Kearny St & Geary St, take the line 8 bus to Kearny St & North Point St, walk to Pier 33, take the ferry to Alcatraz Island, then travel to San Francisco Bay. Alternatively, you can take a train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Bay via San Francisco Caltrain Northbound, King St & 4th St, Metro Embarcadero Station, Market St & Main St, The Embarcadero & Bay St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 2h 36m.

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