What is the cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Union City?

The cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Union City is to bus which costs and takes 48 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Union City?

The fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Union City is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs $50 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Palo Alto and Union City?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from On Embarcadero Road @ N California Avenue and arriving at ACE Station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 48 min.

Is there a direct train between Palo Alto and Union City?

No, there is no direct train from Palo Alto to Union City. However, there are services departing from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Union City via Mountain View Station and Milpitas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 29m.

How far is it from Palo Alto to Union City?

The distance between Palo Alto and Union City is 15 miles. The road distance is 14.1 miles.

How do I travel from Palo Alto to Union City without a car?

The best way to get from Palo Alto to Union City without a car is to bus which takes 48 min and costs .

How long does it take to get from Palo Alto to Union City?

The bus from On Embarcadero Road @ N California Avenue to ACE Station takes 48 min including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the Palo Alto to Union City bus from?

Palo Alto to Union City bus services, operated by Stanford Marguerite Shuttle, depart from On Embarcadero Road @ N California Avenue station.

Where do I catch the Palo Alto to Union City train from?

Palo Alto to Union City train services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, depart from Mountain View Station.

Train or bus from Palo Alto to Union City?

The best way to get from Palo Alto to Union City is to bus which takes 48 min and costs . Alternatively, you can Caltrain and train, which costs $10 - $14 and takes 1h 43m.

Where does the Palo Alto to Union City bus arrive?

Palo Alto to Union City bus services, operated by Stanford Marguerite Shuttle, arrive at ACE Station.

Where does the Palo Alto to Union City train arrive?

Palo Alto to Union City train services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, arrive at Milpitas Station.

Can I drive from Palo Alto to Union City?

Yes, the driving distance between Palo Alto to Union City is 14 miles. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Palo Alto to Union City.

Where can I stay near Union City?

There are 360+ hotels available in Union City.

Palo Alto to Union City - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, tram, BART, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Palo Alto to Union City by bus, tram, subway, taxi, car, or train (Amtrak)

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from On Embarcadero Road @ N California Avenue to ACE Stationbus AE-F Line
48 min
Drive 14.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Palo Alto to Union Citycar 14.1 mi
23 min
$3–4
Tram, BART
1. Take the tram from Mountain View Station to Milpitas Stationtram Orange Line
2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Union Citysubway Orange-N / ...
1h 29m
$10–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Palo Alto to Union Citytaxi 14.1 mi
23 min
$50–60
Caltrain, train
1. Take the train from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Fremonttrain Capitol Corridor
1h 43m
$11–14
Line 21 bus, tram
1. Take the bus from Middlefield & Embarcadero to Mountain View Transit Centerbus 21
2. Take the tram from Mountain View Station to Milpitas Stationtram Orange Line
1h 58m
$8–14

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Distance: 14.5 mi
Duration: 48 min

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

Stanford Marguerite Shuttle operates a bus from On Embarcadero Road @ N California Avenue to ACE Station 4 times a day, and the journey takes 48 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound to Fremont via Santa Clara Amtrak in around 1h 43m.

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