What is the cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Silicon Valley?

The cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Silicon Valley is to line 21 bus which costs $2 - $5 and takes 6 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Silicon Valley?

The fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Silicon Valley is to taxi which takes 1 min and costs $6 - $8.

Is there a direct bus between Palo Alto and Silicon Valley?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Middlefield & Embarcadero and arriving at Waverley & Homer. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6 min.

How far is it from Palo Alto to Silicon Valley?

The distance between Palo Alto and Silicon Valley is 5241 feet.

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

The best way to get from Palo Alto to Silicon Valley without a car is to line 21 bus which takes 6 min and costs $2 - $5.

How long does it take to get from Palo Alto to Silicon Valley?

The line 21 bus from Middlefield & Embarcadero to Waverley & Homer takes 6 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Palo Alto to Silicon Valley bus from?

Palo Alto to Silicon Valley bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, depart from Middlefield & Embarcadero station.

Where does the Palo Alto to Silicon Valley bus arrive?

Palo Alto to Silicon Valley bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, arrive at Waverley & Homer station.

Where can I stay near Silicon Valley?

There are 501+ hotels available in Silicon Valley.

Palo Alto to Silicon Valley - 3 ways to travel via line 21 bus, taxi, and foot

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There are 3 ways to get from Palo Alto to Silicon Valley by bus, taxi, or foot

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Line 21 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Middlefield & Embarcadero to Waverley & Homerbus 21
6 min
$2–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Palo Alto to Silicon Valleytaxi 3,880 ft
1 min
$6–8
Walk
1. Take the foot from Palo Alto to Silicon Valleywalk 4,560 ft
16 min

Palo Alto to Silicon Valley by bus

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Distance: 5,240 ft
Duration: 6 min

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

Santa Clara VTA operates a bus from Middlefield & Embarcadero to Waverley & Homer hourly. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 6 min.

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