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How to get fromPalo Alto to Tiburonby train, taxi, car, or ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Palo Alto to Tiburon by train, taxi, car, or ferry

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  1. Caltrain, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2. Take the taxi from San Francisco Caltrain Northbound to Tiburontaxi taxi
    1h 21m
    $72–89

  2. Drive 48.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palo Alto to Tiburoncar car 48.5 mi
    1h 4m
    $9–13

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Palo Alto to Tiburontaxi taxi 48.5 mi
    1h 4m
    $170–220

  4. Caltrain, ferry

    1. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2. Take the ferry from San Francisco Ferry Building Gate B to Tiburon Ferry Terminalferry ferry San Francisco
    2h 45m
    $9–26

Palo Alto to Tiburon by train, tram, foot, and ferry

Calendar90Weekly Services
Duration2h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$9Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 47.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 21m

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

There is no direct connection from Palo Alto to Tiburon. However, you can take the train to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound then take the taxi to Tiburon. Alternatively, you can drive from Palo Alto to Tiburon in around 1h 4m.

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