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How to get fromPalo Alto to San Francisco Bay Areaby train, ferry, unknown, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Palo Alto to San Francisco Bay Area by train, ferry, unknown, or bus

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  1. Caltrain, ferry, travel

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    1. Take the train from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    2h 16m

  2. 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 Bay Areaunknown unknown
    3h 6m

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  • Distance: 40.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 16m

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

There is no direct connection from Palo Alto to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 Area. Alternatively, you can take a bus from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St to San Francisco Bay Area via Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37, Fremont St & Mission St, Sansome St & Lombard St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 3h 6m.

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