What is the cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to St. Helena?

The cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to St. Helena is to bus which costs $8 - $14 and takes 5h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palo Alto to St. Helena?

The fastest way to get from Palo Alto to St. Helena is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs $16 - $24.

Is there a direct bus between Palo Alto and St. Helena?

No, there is no direct bus from Palo Alto to St. Helena. However, there are services departing from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St and arriving at Main St. at Pine St. via El Cerrito Del Norte Station and Redwood Park & Ride, A2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.

How far is it from Palo Alto to St. Helena?

The distance between Palo Alto and St. Helena is 104 miles. The road distance is 91.3 miles.

How do I travel from Palo Alto to St. Helena without a car?

The best way to get from Palo Alto to St. Helena without a car is to BART and bus and line 10 bus which takes 5h 18m and costs $18 - $27.

How long does it take to get from Palo Alto to St. Helena?

It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Palo Alto to St. Helena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palo Alto to St. Helena bus from?

Palo Alto to St. Helena bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St station.

Where does the Palo Alto to St. Helena bus arrive?

Palo Alto to St. Helena bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37 station.

Can I drive from Palo Alto to St. Helena?

Yes, the driving distance between Palo Alto to St. Helena is 91 miles. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Palo Alto to St. Helena.

Where can I stay near St. Helena?

There are 213+ hotels available in St. Helena.

Palo Alto to St. Helena - 3 ways to travel via BART, bus, line 10 bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Palo Alto to St. Helena by subway, bus, or car

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BART, bus, line 10 bus
best
1. Take the subway from Millbrae to El Cerrito Del Nortesubway
2. Take the bus from El Cerrito Del Norte Station to Redwood Park & Ride, B1bus 29
3. Take the bus from Redwood Park & Ride, A2 to Main St. at Pine St.bus 10
5h 18m
$19–27
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St to Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37bus Epx
2. Take the bus from El Cerrito Del Norte Station to Redwood Park & Ride, B1bus 29
5h 41m
$8–14
Drive 90.8 mi
1. Drive from Palo Alto to St. Helenacar 90.8 mi
1h 54m
$17–24

Palo Alto to St. Helena by train, subway, and bus

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5h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 103.1 mi
Duration: 5h 18m

What companies run services between Palo Alto, CA, USA and St. Helena, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St to Main St. at Pine St. via Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37, Embarcadero, El Cerrito Del Norte, El Cerrito Del Norte Station, and Redwood Park & Ride, A2 in around 5h 41m.

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