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How to get fromPalo Alto to San Francisco cable car systemby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Caltrain, line 45 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2. Take the bus from Townsend St & Lusk St to Stockton St & Washington Stbus bus 45 / ...
    1h 16m
    $10–11

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St to Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37bus bus Epx
    1h 52m
    $3–4

  3. Drive 34 mi

    1. Drive from Palo Alto to San Francisco cable car systemcar car 34 mi
    40 min
    $7–9

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Palo Alto to San Francisco cable car systemtaxi taxi 34 mi
    40 min
    $120–150

Palo Alto to San Francisco cable car system by train, bus, and foot

Calendar291Weekly Services
Duration1h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$10Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Palo Alto to San Francisco cable car system.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 33.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 16m

What companies run services between Palo Alto, CA, USA and San Francisco cable car system, CA, USA?

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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