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How to get fromPalo Alto to San Francisco Ferry Building (Station)by train, bus, car, taxi, or subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Palo Alto to San Francisco Ferry Building (Station) by train, bus, car, taxi, or subway

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  1. Caltrain

    best
    1. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    1h 17m
    $9–11

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St to Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37bus bus Epx
    1h 43m
    $3–4

  3. Drive 33.8 mi

    1. Drive from Palo Alto to San Francisco Ferry Building (Station)car car 33.8 mi
    40 min
    $7–9

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Palo Alto to San Francisco Ferry Building (Station)taxi taxi 33.8 mi
    40 min
    $120–150

  5. Bus, BART

    1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to San Bruno BART-Bay 5bus bus Ecr
    2. Take the subway from San Bruno to Embarcaderosubway subway Yellow-N / ...
    2h 13m
    $6–8

Palo Alto to San Francisco Ferry Building (Station) by train, tram, and foot

Calendar326Weekly Services
Duration1h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$9Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 32.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 17m

What companies run services between Palo Alto, CA, USA and San Francisco Ferry Building (Station), 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, 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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