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How to get fromPalo Alto to UCSF/Chase Center Stationby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Palo Alto to UCSF/Chase Center Station by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Caltrain

    best
    1. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    1h 4m
    $7–9

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to Millbrae Transit Center- Bay G1bus bus Ecr / ...
    2h 8m
    $6–9

  3. Drive 31.6 mi

    1. Drive from Palo Alto to UCSF/Chase Center Stationcar car 31.6 mi
    36 min
    $6–9

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Palo Alto to UCSF/Chase Center Stationtaxi taxi 31.6 mi
    36 min
    $110–140

  5. Caltrain via California Avenue Caltrain Northbound

    1. Take the train from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    1h 7m
    $7–10

Palo Alto to UCSF/Chase Center Station by train and foot

Calendar326Weekly Services
Duration1h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 30.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 4m

What companies run services between Palo Alto, CA, USA and UCSF/Chase Center Station, 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 Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to Millbrae Transit Center- Bay G1 every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 1h 19m.

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