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How to get fromPalo Alto to Saratogaby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Palo Alto to Saratoga by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Caltrain, bus, line 51 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound to Sunnyvale Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Sunnyvale Transit Center to Stevens Creek & Stellingbus bus 55
    3. Take the bus from Stevens Creek & Stelling to Saratoga-Sunnyvale & Reidbus bus 51
    1h 53m
    $6–10

  2. Line 21 bus, line 51 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Middlefield & Embarcadero to Mountain View Transit Centerbus bus 21
    2. Take the bus from Mountain View Transit Center to Saratoga & Herrimanbus bus 51
    2h 36m
    $2–5

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Palo Alto to Saratogataxi taxi 16.6 mi
    20 min
    $55–70

  4. Drive 16.6 mi

    1. Drive from Palo Alto to Saratogacar car 16.6 mi
    20 min
    $3–5

Palo Alto to Saratoga by train and bus

Calendar70Weekly Services
Duration1h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 16.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 53m

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

You can take a bus from Middlefield & Embarcadero to Saratoga & Herriman via Mountain View Transit Center in around 2h 36m.

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