What is the cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Sausalito?

The cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Sausalito is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 53 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Sausalito?

The fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Sausalito is to drive which takes 53 min and costs $7 - $11.

Is there a direct bus between Palo Alto and Sausalito?

No, there is no direct bus from Palo Alto to Sausalito. However, there are services departing from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 and arriving at Spencer Ave. Sausalito - dropoff via San Francisco Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.

How far is it from Palo Alto to Sausalito?

The distance between Palo Alto and Sausalito is 42 miles. The road distance is 41.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Palo Alto to Sausalito without a car is to Caltrain and bus which takes 1h 59m and costs $45 - $50.

How long does it take to get from Palo Alto to Sausalito?

It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Palo Alto to Sausalito, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palo Alto to Sausalito bus from?

Palo Alto to Sausalito bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 station.

Where does the Palo Alto to Sausalito bus arrive?

Palo Alto to Sausalito bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at Millbrae Transit Center- Bay G1 station.

Can I drive from Palo Alto to Sausalito?

Yes, the driving distance between Palo Alto to Sausalito is 42 miles. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Palo Alto to Sausalito.

Where can I stay near Sausalito?

There are 705+ hotels available in Sausalito.

Palo Alto to Sausalito - 6 ways to travel via Caltrain, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Palo Alto to Sausalito by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Caltrain, bus
best
1. Take the train from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Spencer Ave. Sausalito - dropoffbus From SFO
1h 59m
$46–50
Drive 41.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Palo Alto to Sausalitocar 41.7 mi
53 min
$8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Palo Alto to Sausalitotaxi 41.7 mi
53 min
$150–190
Caltrain, line 120 bus
1. Take the train from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Bridgeway & Turney Stbus 120
2h 14m
$15–19
Bus
1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to Millbrae Transit Center- Bay G1bus Ecr / ...
2. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Spencer Ave. Sausalito - dropoffbus From SFO
2h 46m
$42–46
Bus, line 120 bus
1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to San Bruno BART-Bay 5bus Ecr
2. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Bridgeway & Turney Stbus 120
3h 12m
$11–16

Palo Alto to Sausalito by train and bus

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2h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 41.7 mi
Duration: 1h 59m

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

You can take a bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to Spencer Ave. Sausalito - dropoff via Millbrae Transit Center- Bay G1, Millbrae, San Francisco International Airport, and San Francisco Airport in around 2h 46m.

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