What is the cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Transamerica Pyramid?

The cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Transamerica Pyramid is to bus which costs $3 and takes 1h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Transamerica Pyramid?

The fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Transamerica Pyramid is to drive which takes 39 min and costs $6 - $9.

Is there a direct bus between Palo Alto and Transamerica Pyramid?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St and arriving at Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37. Services depart four times a day, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 1h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Palo Alto and Transamerica Pyramid?

No, there is no direct train from Palo Alto to Transamerica Pyramid station. However, there are services departing from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound and arriving at Chinatown - Rose Pak Station via 4th St & King St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 15m.

How far is it from Palo Alto to Transamerica Pyramid?

The distance between Palo Alto and Transamerica Pyramid is 32 miles. The road distance is 33.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Palo Alto to Transamerica Pyramid without a car is to Caltrain which takes 1h 15m and costs $9 - $11.

How long does it take to get from Palo Alto to Transamerica Pyramid?

It takes approximately 1h 15m to get from Palo Alto to Transamerica Pyramid, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palo Alto to Transamerica Pyramid bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Palo Alto to Transamerica Pyramid train from?

Palo Alto to Transamerica Pyramid train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound station.

Train or bus from Palo Alto to Transamerica Pyramid?

The best way to get from Palo Alto to Transamerica Pyramid is to Caltrain which takes 1h 15m and costs $9 - $11. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $3 and takes 1h 46m.

Where does the Palo Alto to Transamerica Pyramid bus arrive?

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

Where does the Palo Alto to Transamerica Pyramid train arrive?

Palo Alto to Transamerica Pyramid train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Francisco Caltrain Northbound station.

Can I drive from Palo Alto to Transamerica Pyramid?

Yes, the driving distance between Palo Alto to Transamerica Pyramid is 34 miles. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Palo Alto to Transamerica Pyramid.

Where can I stay near Transamerica Pyramid?

There are 539+ hotels available in Transamerica Pyramid.

Palo Alto to Transamerica Pyramid - 5 ways to travel via Caltrain, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Palo Alto to Transamerica Pyramid by train, bus, car, taxi, or subway

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Caltrain
best
1. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
1h 15m
$9–11
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St to Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37bus Epx
1h 46m
$3
Drive 33.7 mi
1. Drive from Palo Alto to Transamerica Pyramidcar 33.7 mi
39 min
$7–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Palo Alto to Transamerica Pyramidtaxi 33.7 mi
39 min
$120–150
Bus, BART
1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to San Bruno BART-Bay 5bus Ecr
2. Take the subway from San Bruno to Embarcaderosubway Yellow-N / ...
2h 17m
$5–7

Palo Alto to Transamerica Pyramid by train, tram, and foot

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Distance: 32 mi
Duration: 1h 15m

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

Caltrain operates a train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $7–9 and the journey takes 51 min. Alternatively, SamTrans operates a bus from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St to Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37 4 times a day. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 1h 33m.

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