What is the cheapest way to get from Pleasant Hill to Palo Alto?

The cheapest way to get from Pleasant Hill to Palo Alto is to drive which costs $8 - $12 and takes 59 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Pleasant Hill to Palo Alto?

The fastest way to get from Pleasant Hill to Palo Alto is to drive which takes 59 min and costs $8 - $12.

Is there a direct train between Pleasant Hill and Palo Alto?

No, there is no direct train from Pleasant Hill to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from Pleasant Hill / Contra Costa Centre and arriving at California Avenue Caltrain Southbound via Metro Embarcadero Station and San Francisco Caltrain Southbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.

How far is it from Pleasant Hill to Palo Alto?

The distance between Pleasant Hill and Palo Alto is 59 miles. The road distance is 44.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Pleasant Hill to Palo Alto without a car is to BART and Caltrain which takes 2h 23m and costs $16 - $22.

How long does it take to get from Pleasant Hill to Palo Alto?

It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from Pleasant Hill to Palo Alto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pleasant Hill to Palo Alto train from?

Pleasant Hill to Palo Alto train services, operated by BART, depart from Pleasant Hill / Contra Costa Centre station.

Where does the Pleasant Hill to Palo Alto train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Pleasant Hill to Palo Alto?

Yes, the driving distance between Pleasant Hill to Palo Alto is 45 miles. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Pleasant Hill to Palo Alto.

Where can I stay near Palo Alto?

There are 500+ hotels available in Palo Alto.

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

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

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BART, Caltrain
best
1. Take the subway from Pleasant Hill / Contra Costa Centre to Embarcaderosubway Yellow-S
2. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to California Avenue Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2h 23m
$16–21
Drive 44.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Pleasant Hill to Palo Altocar 44.6 mi
59 min
$9–12
BART, bus
1. Take the subway from Pleasant Hill / Contra Costa Centre 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 20m
$11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Pleasant Hill to Palo Altotaxi 44.6 mi
59 min
$150–180

Pleasant Hill to Palo Alto by bus, subway, tram, and train

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2h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 59 mi
Duration: 2h 23m

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

There is no direct connection from Pleasant Hill to Palo Alto. However, you can take the line 316 bus to Pleasant Hill BART, walk to Pleasant Hill / Contra Costa Centre, 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 bus from Cleaveland Rd and Trelany Rd to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 via Pleasant Hill BART, Pleasant Hill / Contra Costa Centre, San Bruno, and San Bruno BART-Bay 8 Outer Busway in around 3h 20m.

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