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

The cheapest way to get from Pleasanton to Palo Alto is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 44 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Pleasanton to Palo Alto is to drive which takes 44 min and costs $5 - $8.

Is there a direct train between Pleasanton and Palo Alto?

No, there is no direct train from Pleasanton station to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from Pleasanton Station and arriving at California Avenue Caltrain Northbound via Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 22m.

How far is it from Pleasanton to Palo Alto?

The distance between Pleasanton and Palo Alto is 43 miles. The road distance is 28.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Pleasanton to Palo Alto without a car is to train and Caltrain which takes 1h 22m and costs $11 - $16.

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

It takes approximately 1h 22m to get from Pleasanton to Palo Alto, including transfers.

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

Pleasanton to Palo Alto train services, operated by Altamont Corridor Express, depart from Pleasanton Station.

Where does the Pleasanton to Palo Alto train arrive?

Pleasanton to Palo Alto train services, operated by Altamont Corridor Express, arrive at Santa Clara Station.

Can I drive from Pleasanton to Palo Alto?

Yes, the driving distance between Pleasanton to Palo Alto is 29 miles. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Pleasanton to Palo Alto.

Where can I stay near Palo Alto?

There are 485+ hotels available in Palo Alto.

Pleasanton to Palo Alto - 6 ways to travel via train, Caltrain, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Pleasanton to Palo Alto by train, bus, car, taxi, or subway

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Train, Caltrain
best
1. Take the train from Pleasanton Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain Ace
2. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to California Avenue Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
1h 22m
$12–16
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Pleasanton Station to Fremont Stationtrain Ace
2. Take the bus from On Fremont Blvd @ ACE Station to On Embarcadero Road @ Wildwood Lanebus AE-F Line
2h 4m
$6–7
Drive 28.5 mi
1. Drive from Pleasanton to Palo Altocar 28.5 mi
44 min
$6–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Pleasanton to Palo Altotaxi 28.5 mi
44 min
$95–120
Train, line 21 bus
1. Take the train from Pleasanton Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain Ace
2. Take the bus from Santa Clara Transit Center to Middlefield & Embarcaderobus 21
2h 43m
$10–15
BART, bus
1. Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Daly Citysubway Blue-S
2. Take the bus from Daly City BART-Bay 1 to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus Ecr
4h 2m
$12–15

Pleasanton to Palo Alto by train

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1h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 42.5 mi
Duration: 1h 22m

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

You can take a train from Pleasanton Station to California Avenue Caltrain Northbound via Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound in around 1h 22m.

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