What is the cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to San Leandro?

The cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to San Leandro is to bus and BART which costs $4 - $6 and takes 1h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palo Alto to San Leandro?

The fastest way to get from Palo Alto to San Leandro is to drive which takes 33 min and costs $4 - $7.

Is there a direct train between Palo Alto and San Leandro?

No, there is no direct train from Palo Alto to San Leandro. However, there are services departing from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound and arriving at San Leandro via Mountain View Station and Milpitas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.

How far is it from Palo Alto to San Leandro?

The distance between Palo Alto and San Leandro is 33 miles. The road distance is 25 miles.

How do I travel from Palo Alto to San Leandro without a car?

The best way to get from Palo Alto to San Leandro without a car is to bus and BART which takes 1h 29m and costs $4 - $6.

How long does it take to get from Palo Alto to San Leandro?

It takes approximately 1h 29m to get from Palo Alto to San Leandro, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palo Alto to San Leandro train from?

Palo Alto to San Leandro train services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, depart from Mountain View Station.

Where does the Palo Alto to San Leandro train arrive?

Palo Alto to San Leandro train services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, arrive at Milpitas Station.

Can I drive from Palo Alto to San Leandro?

Yes, the driving distance between Palo Alto to San Leandro is 25 miles. It takes approximately 33 min to drive from Palo Alto to San Leandro.

Where can I stay near San Leandro?

There are 686+ hotels available in San Leandro.

Palo Alto to San Leandro - 5 ways to travel via bus, BART, tram, car, and taxi

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

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Bus, BART
best
1. Take the bus from On Embarcadero Road @ N California Avenue to Fremont BARTbus AE-F Line
2. Take the subway from Fremont to San Leandrosubway Orange-N / ...
1h 29m
$4–6
Tram, BART
1. Take the tram from Mountain View Station to Milpitas Stationtram Orange Line
2. Take the subway from Milpitas to San Leandrosubway Orange-N / ...
1h 46m
$12–16
Drive 24.8 mi
1. Drive from Palo Alto to San Leandrocar 24.8 mi
33 min
$5–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Palo Alto to San Leandrotaxi 24.8 mi
33 min
$90–110
Bus, BART via Daly City
1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to Daly City BART-Bay 3bus Ecr
2. Take the subway from Daly City to San Leandrosubway Green-N / ...
2h 58m
$8–11

Palo Alto to San Leandro by bus and subway

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Distance: 32.6 mi
Duration: 1h 29m

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

There is no direct connection from Palo Alto to San Leandro. However, you can take the bus to Fremont BART, walk to Fremont, then take the subway to San Leandro. Alternatively, you can take a train from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound to San Leandro via Mountain View Caltrain Southbound, Mountain View Station, Milpitas Station, and Milpitas in around 1h 46m.

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