What is the cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to The Alameda?

The cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to The Alameda is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 20 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Palo Alto to The Alameda?

The fastest way to get from Palo Alto to The Alameda is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs $60 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between Palo Alto and The Alameda?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from El Camino & California and arriving at The Alameda & Hanchett. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Palo Alto and The Alameda?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound and arriving at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25 min.

How far is it from Palo Alto to The Alameda?

The distance between Palo Alto and The Alameda is 15 miles. The road distance is 17.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Palo Alto to The Alameda without a car is to Caltrain which takes 25 min and costs $5 - $7.

How long does it take to get from Palo Alto to The Alameda?

The Caltrain from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound takes 25 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Palo Alto to The Alameda bus from?

Palo Alto to The Alameda bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, depart from El Camino & California station.

Where do I catch the Palo Alto to The Alameda train from?

Palo Alto to The Alameda train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound station.

Train or bus from Palo Alto to The Alameda?

The best way to get from Palo Alto to The Alameda is to Caltrain which takes 25 min and costs $5 - $7. Alternatively, you can line 22 bus, which costs $2 - $5 and takes 1h 11m.

Where does the Palo Alto to The Alameda bus arrive?

Palo Alto to The Alameda bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, arrive at The Alameda & Hanchett station.

Where does the Palo Alto to The Alameda train arrive?

Palo Alto to The Alameda train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound station.

Can I drive from Palo Alto to The Alameda?

Yes, the driving distance between Palo Alto to The Alameda is 18 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Palo Alto to The Alameda.

Where can I stay near The Alameda?

There are 441+ hotels available in The Alameda.

Palo Alto to The Alameda - 4 ways to travel via Caltrain, line 22 bus, and taxi

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

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Caltrain
best
1. Take the train from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
25 min
$5–7
Line 22 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from El Camino & California to The Alameda & Hanchettbus Rapid 522 / ...
1h 11m
$2–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Palo Alto to The Alamedataxi 17.4 mi
20 min
$60–75
Drive 17.4 mi
1. Drive from Palo Alto to The Alamedacar 17.4 mi
20 min
$4–5

Palo Alto to The Alameda by train

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Distance: 15.1 mi
Duration: 25 min

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

Caltrain operates a train from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $5–7 and the journey takes 25 min. Alternatively, Santa Clara VTA operates a bus from El Camino & California to The Alameda & Hanchett every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 1h 11m.

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