How to get fromPalo Alto to San Francisco Zooby train, tram, bus, car, taxi, or subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Palo Alto to San Francisco Zoo by train, tram, bus, car, taxi, or subway

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Caltrain, tram
best
1. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2. Take the tram from Van Ness Station Outbound to 47th Ave & Cutler Avetram L
2h 7m
$11–13
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to Daly City BART-Bay 3bus Ecr
3h 10m
$5–6
Drive 32.3 mi
1. Drive from Palo Alto to San Francisco Zoocar 32.3 mi
39 min
$6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Palo Alto to San Francisco Zootaxi 32.3 mi
39 min
$120–150
Caltrain, BART, line 58 bus
1. Take the train from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
2. Take the subway from Millbrae to Daly Citysubway
3. Take the bus from Daly City BART Station to Skyline Blvd & Lake Merced Blvdbus 58
2h 8m
$17–21

Palo Alto to San Francisco Zoo by train, tram, and foot

326Weekly Services

2h 7mAverage Duration

$11Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Palo Alto to San Francisco Zoo.

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Distance: 40.3 mi
Duration: 2h 7m

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

SamTrans operates a bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to Daly City BART-Bay 3 every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 2h 9m.

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Daly City(opens in a new window), United States(opens in a new window)

San Francisco is Northern California’s cultural hub. Exuding a laid-back vibe, the city is home to the world-famous Golden Gate Bridge, the freshest seafood at Fisherman’s Wharf and the best art galleries and cafes in the famed Union Square neighbourhood. Alcatraz Island, the former prison, is a must-visit, as is the biggest Chinatown outside Asia. Hitch a ride on one of the iconic red cable cars, catch the San Francisco Giants playing baseball, feel movie magic at the Walt Disney Family Museum and take in spectacular views of the Bay Area from Twin Peaks.

Things to do in Daly City

San Francisco cable car system(Opens in a new window)

The San Francisco cable car system is the world's last manually operated cable car system and an icon of the city of San Francisco. The system forms part of the intermodal urban transport network operated by the San Francisco Municipal Railway, which also includes the separate E Embarcadero and F Market & Wharves heritage streetcar lines, and the Muni Metro modern light rail system. Of the 23 cable car lines established between 1873 and 1890, only three remain (one of which combines parts of two earlier lines): two routes from downtown near Union Square to Fisherman's Wharf, and a third route along California Street.

SkyStar Wheel(Opens in a new window)

SkyStar Wheel is a 150 ft 137 ft diameter traveling observation wheel located in San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf since November 13, 2023. It has previously operated in San Francisco's Music Concourse (2020–2023), Cincinnati's The Banks (2018–2020), Louisville's Waterfront Park (2018), and Norfolk (2018).

Magowan's Infinite Mirror Maze(Opens in a new window)

Magowan's Infinite Mirror Maze is a tourist attraction on Pier 39 in San Francisco, California. It is a mirror maze in which people must find their way out, attempting to avoid confusion.

Children's Fairyland(Opens in a new window)

Children's Fairyland, U.S.A. is an amusement park, located in Oakland, California, on the shores of Lake Merritt. It was one of the earliest "themed" amusement parks in the United States. Fairyland includes 10 acre of play sets, small rides, and animals. The park is also home to the Open Storybook Puppet Theater, the oldest continuously operating puppet theater in the United States.

Places to stay in Daly City

House-Canyon Dr(Opens in a new window)

9.0Fabulous

Hampton Inn San Francisco - Daly City(Opens in a new window)

9.0Fabulous

Private Unit / Private Bathroom Near BART & SF(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

Hostel Style Shared Room(Opens in a new window)

8.9Fabulous

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