What is the cheapest way to get from Pier 39 to Palo Alto?

The cheapest way to get from Pier 39 to Palo Alto is to line 28 bus and bus which costs $5 and takes 3h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Pier 39 to Palo Alto?

The fastest way to get from Pier 39 to Palo Alto is to drive which takes 42 min and costs $6 - $10.

Is there a direct bus between Pier 39 and Palo Alto?

No, there is no direct bus from Pier 39 to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from Powell St & Beach St and arriving at Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 via Daly City BART-Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Pier 39 and Palo Alto?

No, there is no direct train from Pier 39 station to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from Chinatown - Rose Pak Station and arriving at California Avenue Caltrain Southbound via San Francisco Caltrain Southbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.

How far is it from Pier 39 to Palo Alto?

The distance between Pier 39 and Palo Alto is 35 miles. The road distance is 35.2 miles.

How do I travel from Pier 39 to Palo Alto without a car?

The best way to get from Pier 39 to Palo Alto without a car is to Caltrain which takes 1h 39m and costs $9 - $12.

How long does it take to get from Pier 39 to Palo Alto?

It takes approximately 1h 39m to get from Pier 39 to Palo Alto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pier 39 to Palo Alto bus from?

Pier 39 to Palo Alto bus services, operated by San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, depart from Powell St & Beach St station.

Where do I catch the Pier 39 to Palo Alto train from?

Pier 39 to Palo Alto train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound station.

Train or bus from Pier 39 to Palo Alto?

The best way to get from Pier 39 to Palo Alto is to Caltrain which takes 1h 39m and costs $9 - $12. Alternatively, you can line 28 bus and bus, which costs $5 and takes 3h 25m.

Where does the Pier 39 to Palo Alto bus arrive?

Pier 39 to Palo Alto bus services, operated by San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, arrive at Daly City BART Parking Lot E station.

Where does the Pier 39 to Palo Alto train arrive?

Pier 39 to Palo Alto train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at California Avenue Caltrain Southbound station.

Can I drive from Pier 39 to Palo Alto?

Yes, the driving distance between Pier 39 to Palo Alto is 35 miles. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Pier 39 to Palo Alto.

Where can I stay near Palo Alto?

There are 484+ hotels available in Palo Alto.

Pier 39 to Palo Alto - 4 ways to travel via Caltrain, line 28 bus, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Pier 39 to Palo Alto by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Caltrain
best
1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to California Avenue Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
1h 39m
$9–12
Line 28 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Powell St & Beach St to Daly City BART Parking Lot Ebus 28
2. Take the bus from Daly City BART-Bay 1 to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus Ecr
3h 25m
$5
Drive 35 mi
1. Drive from Pier 39 to Palo Altocar 35 mi
42 min
$7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Pier 39 to Palo Altotaxi 35 mi
42 min
$120–160

Pier 39 to Palo Alto by foot and bus

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Distance: 34.6 mi
Duration: 1h 39m

What companies run services between Pier 39, CA, USA and Palo Alto, CA, USA?

Caltrain operates a train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to California Avenue Caltrain Southbound every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 52 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Pier 39 to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 via Powell St & Beach St and Daly City BART-Bay 1 in around 3h 25m.

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