What is the cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to San Jose City Hall?

The cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to San Jose City Hall is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 21 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Palo Alto to San Jose City Hall?

The fastest way to get from Palo Alto to San Jose City Hall is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs $60 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between Palo Alto and San Jose City Hall?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from El Camino & California and arriving at Santa Clara & 6th. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Palo Alto and San Jose City Hall?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound and arriving at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25 min.

How far is it from Palo Alto to San Jose City Hall?

The distance between Palo Alto and San Jose City Hall is 17 miles. The road distance is 17.6 miles.

How do I travel from Palo Alto to San Jose City Hall without a car?

The best way to get from Palo Alto to San Jose City Hall without a car is to Caltrain and bus which takes 38 min and costs $7 - $14.

How long does it take to get from Palo Alto to San Jose City Hall?

It takes approximately 38 min to get from Palo Alto to San Jose City Hall, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palo Alto to San Jose City Hall bus from?

Palo Alto to San Jose City Hall bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, depart from El Camino & California station.

Where do I catch the Palo Alto to San Jose City Hall train from?

Palo Alto to San Jose City Hall train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound station.

Train or bus from Palo Alto to San Jose City Hall?

The best way to get from Palo Alto to San Jose City Hall is to Caltrain which takes 51 min and costs $5 - $7. Alternatively, you can line 22 bus, which costs $2 - $5 and takes 1h 23m.

Where does the Palo Alto to San Jose City Hall bus arrive?

Palo Alto to San Jose City Hall bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, arrive at Santa Clara & 6th station.

Where does the Palo Alto to San Jose City Hall train arrive?

Palo Alto to San Jose City Hall train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound station.

Can I drive from Palo Alto to San Jose City Hall?

Yes, the driving distance between Palo Alto to San Jose City Hall is 18 miles. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Palo Alto to San Jose City Hall.

Where can I stay near San Jose City Hall?

There are 398+ hotels available in San Jose City Hall.

Palo Alto to San Jose City Hall - 5 ways to travel via Caltrain, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Palo Alto to San Jose City Hall by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Caltrain, bus
best
1. Take the train from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon to Santa Clara & 6thbus Rapid 500 / ...
38 min
$7–13
Line 22 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from El Camino & California to Santa Clara & 6thbus Rapid 522 / ...
1h 23m
$2–5
Caltrain
1. Take the train from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
51 min
$5–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Palo Alto to San Jose City Halltaxi 17.5 mi
21 min
$60–75
Drive 17.5 mi
1. Drive from Palo Alto to San Jose City Hallcar 17.5 mi
21 min
$4–5

Palo Alto to San Jose City Hall by train, bus, and foot

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Distance: 16.5 mi
Duration: 38 min

What companies run services between Palo Alto, CA, USA and San Jose City Hall, CA, USA?

Caltrain operates a train from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $5–7 and the journey takes 25 min. Alternatively, Santa Clara VTA operates a bus from El Camino & California to Santa Clara & 6th every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 1h 22m.

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