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

The cheapest way to get from Pittsburg to Palo Alto is to drive which costs $10 - $15 and takes 1h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pittsburg to Palo Alto is to drive which takes 1h 17m and costs $10 - $15.

Is there a direct train between Pittsburg and Palo Alto?

No, there is no direct train from Pittsburg to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from Pittsburg Center and arriving at California Avenue Caltrain Southbound via Metro Embarcadero Station and San Francisco Caltrain Southbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.

How far is it from Pittsburg to Palo Alto?

The distance between Pittsburg and Palo Alto is 72 miles. The road distance is 56 miles.

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

The best way to get from Pittsburg to Palo Alto without a car is to BART and Caltrain which takes 2h 35m and costs $16 - $22.

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

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

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

Pittsburg to Palo Alto train services, operated by BART, depart from Pittsburg Center station.

Where does the Pittsburg to Palo Alto train arrive?

Pittsburg to Palo Alto train services, operated by BART, arrive at Embarcadero station.

Can I drive from Pittsburg to Palo Alto?

Yes, the driving distance between Pittsburg to Palo Alto is 56 miles. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Pittsburg to Palo Alto.

Where can I stay near Palo Alto?

There are 494+ hotels available in Palo Alto.

Pittsburg to Palo Alto - 4 ways to travel via BART, Caltrain, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Pittsburg to Palo Alto by subway, train, bus, or car

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BART, Caltrain
best
1. Take the subway from Pittsburg Center to Embarcaderosubway Yellow-S
2. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to California Avenue Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2h 35m
$16–22
BART, bus
cheapest
1. Take the subway from Pittsburg Center to San Brunosubway Yellow-S
2. Take the bus from San Bruno BART-Bay 8 Outer Busway to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus Ecr
3h 26m
$11–16
Drive 55.6 mi
1. Drive from Pittsburg to Palo Altocar 55.6 mi
1h 17m
$11–15
BART, bus via San Francisco
1. Take the subway from Pittsburg / Bay Point to Embarcaderosubway Yellow-S
2. Take the bus from Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37 to Clarke Ave & O'Connor St-Ravenswood Shopping Ctrbus Epx
3h 55m
$11–17

Pittsburg to Palo Alto by subway, tram, and train

291Weekly Services

2h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 72.1 mi
Duration: 2h 35m

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

There is no direct connection from Pittsburg to Palo Alto. However, you can take the subway to Embarcadero, walk to Metro Embarcadero Station, take the vehicle to King St & 4th St, walk to San Francisco Caltrain Southbound, then take the train to California Avenue Caltrain Southbound. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Pittsburg Center to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 via San Bruno and San Bruno BART-Bay 8 Outer Busway in around 3h 26m.

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