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

The cheapest way to get from Pier 39 to Palo Alto Caltrain Station is to line 28 bus and bus which costs $4 - $6 and takes 3h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pier 39 to Palo Alto Caltrain Station is to drive which takes 43 min and costs $6 - $9.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Pier 39 to Palo Alto Caltrain Station. 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.

How far is it from Pier 39 to Palo Alto Caltrain Station?

The distance between Pier 39 and Palo Alto Caltrain Station is 34 miles. The road distance is 33.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Pier 39 to Palo Alto Caltrain Station without a car is to line 30 bus and Caltrain which takes 1h 44m and costs $9 - $11.

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

It takes approximately 1h 44m to get from Pier 39 to Palo Alto Caltrain Station, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Pier 39 to Palo Alto Caltrain Station bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Pier 39 to Palo Alto Caltrain Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Pier 39 to Palo Alto Caltrain Station is 33 miles. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Pier 39 to Palo Alto Caltrain Station.

Where can I stay near Palo Alto Caltrain Station?

There are 500+ hotels available in Palo Alto Caltrain Station.

Pier 39 to Palo Alto Caltrain Station - 4 ways to travel via line 30 bus

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

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Line 30 bus, Caltrain
best
1. Take the bus from Columbus Ave & Francisco St to Townsend St & 4th Stbus 30 / ...
2. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
1h 44m
$9–11
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
$4–6
Drive 33.1 mi
1. Drive from Pier 39 to Palo Alto Caltrain Stationcar 33.1 mi
43 min
$6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Pier 39 to Palo Alto Caltrain Stationtaxi 33.1 mi
43 min
$120–150

Pier 39 to Palo Alto Caltrain Station by foot, bus, and train

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1h 44mAverage Duration

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Distance: 33.4 mi
Duration: 1h 44m

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

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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