What is the cheapest way to get from Pinole to Palo Alto?

The cheapest way to get from Pinole to Palo Alto is to bus which costs $9 - $12 and takes 4h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Pinole to Palo Alto?

The fastest way to get from Pinole to Palo Alto is to drive which takes 59 min and costs $9 - $13.

Is there a direct bus between Pinole and Palo Alto?

No, there is no direct bus from Pinole to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from San Pablo Ave and Appian Way - Westbound and arriving at Clarke Ave & O'Connor St-Ravenswood Shopping Ctr via Hercules Transit Center and Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Pinole and Palo Alto?

No, there is no direct train from Pinole to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from El Cerrito Del Norte and arriving at California Avenue Caltrain Southbound via Millbrae Caltrain Southbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.

How far is it from Pinole to Palo Alto?

The distance between Pinole and Palo Alto is 61 miles. The road distance is 49.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Pinole to Palo Alto without a car is to BART and Caltrain which takes 2h 35m and costs $18 - $25.

How long does it take to get from Pinole to Palo Alto?

It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Pinole to Palo Alto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pinole to Palo Alto bus from?

Pinole to Palo Alto bus services, operated by WestCat Lynx, depart from Hercules Transit Center station.

Where do I catch the Pinole to Palo Alto train from?

Pinole to Palo Alto train services, operated by BART, depart from El Cerrito Del Norte station.

Where does the Pinole to Palo Alto bus arrive?

Pinole to Palo Alto bus services, operated by WestCat Lynx, arrive at Salesforce Transit Center Bay 31 station.

Where does the Pinole to Palo Alto train arrive?

Pinole to Palo Alto train services, operated by BART, arrive at Millbrae station.

Can I drive from Pinole to Palo Alto?

Yes, the driving distance between Pinole to Palo Alto is 49 miles. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Pinole to Palo Alto.

Where can I stay near Palo Alto?

There are 480+ hotels available in Palo Alto.

Pinole to Palo Alto - 5 ways to travel via BART, Caltrain, bus, car, and taxi

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

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BART, Caltrain
best
1. Take the subway from El Cerrito Del Norte to Millbraesubway Red-S
2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to California Avenue Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2h 35m
$19–25
Drive 49.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Pinole to Palo Altocar 49.1 mi
59 min
$9–13
BART, bus
1. Take the subway from El Cerrito Del Norte to Millbraesubway Red-S
2. Take the bus from Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus Ecr / ...
3h 28m
$16–22
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Pinole to Palo Altotaxi 49.1 mi
59 min
$160–200
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hercules Transit Center to Salesforce Transit Center Bay 31bus Lynx
2. Take the bus from Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37 to Clarke Ave & O'Connor St-Ravenswood Shopping Ctrbus Epx
4h 15m
$10–12

Pinole to Palo Alto by bus, subway, and train

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2h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 61 mi
Duration: 2h 35m

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

You can take a bus from San Pablo Ave and Appian Way - Westbound to Clarke Ave & O'Connor St-Ravenswood Shopping Ctr via Hercules Transit Center, Salesforce Transit Center Bay 31, and Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37 in around 4h 15m.

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