What is the cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to San Jose Convention Center?

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

What is the fastest way to get from Palo Alto to San Jose Convention Center?

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

Is there a direct bus between Palo Alto and San Jose Convention Center?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from El Camino & California and arriving at Santa Clara & 2nd. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Palo Alto and San Jose Convention Center?

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 Convention Center?

The distance between Palo Alto and San Jose Convention Center is 16 miles. The road distance is 17.4 miles.

How do I travel from Palo Alto to San Jose Convention Center without a car?

The best way to get from Palo Alto to San Jose Convention Center without a car is to Caltrain which takes 45 min and costs $5 - $7.

How long does it take to get from Palo Alto to San Jose Convention Center?

The Caltrain from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound takes 25 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Palo Alto to San Jose Convention Center bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Palo Alto to San Jose Convention Center train from?

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

Train or bus from Palo Alto to San Jose Convention Center?

The best way to get from Palo Alto to San Jose Convention Center is to Caltrain which takes 45 min and costs $5 - $7. Alternatively, you can line 22 bus, which costs $2 - $5 and takes 1h 30m.

Where does the Palo Alto to San Jose Convention Center bus arrive?

Palo Alto to San Jose Convention Center bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, arrive at Santa Clara & 2nd station.

Where does the Palo Alto to San Jose Convention Center train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Palo Alto to San Jose Convention Center?

Yes, the driving distance between Palo Alto to San Jose Convention Center is 17 miles. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Palo Alto to San Jose Convention Center.

Where can I stay near San Jose Convention Center?

There are 397+ hotels available in San Jose Convention Center.

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

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Caltrain
best
1. Take the train from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
45 min
$5–7
Line 22 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from El Camino & California to Santa Clara & 2ndbus Rapid 522 / ...
1h 30m
$2–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Palo Alto to San Jose Convention Centertaxi 17.3 mi
21 min
$60–75
Drive 17.3 mi
1. Drive from Palo Alto to San Jose Convention Centercar 17.3 mi
21 min
$4–5
Line 22 bus via El Camino & Churchill
1. Take the bus from El Camino & Churchill to Santa Clara & Almaden Avebus 22
1h 31m
$2–5

Palo Alto to San Jose Convention Center by bus and foot

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Distance: 16.2 mi
Duration: 45 min

What companies run services between Palo Alto, CA, USA and San Jose Convention Center, 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 & 2nd every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 1h 20m.

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