What is the cheapest way to get from Point Richmond to Palo Alto?

The cheapest way to get from Point Richmond to Palo Alto is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 56 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Point Richmond to Palo Alto?

The fastest way to get from Point Richmond to Palo Alto is to drive which takes 56 min and costs $8 - $13.

Is there a direct bus between Point Richmond and Palo Alto?

No, there is no direct bus from Point Richmond to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from Tewksbury Ave & Castro St and arriving at Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 via San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A, Mission St & 7th St and Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Point Richmond and Palo Alto?

No, there is no direct train from Point Richmond 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 34m.

How far is it from Point Richmond to Palo Alto?

The distance between Point Richmond and Palo Alto is 58 miles. The road distance is 46.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Point Richmond to Palo Alto without a car is to BART and Caltrain which takes 2h 34m and costs $21 - $30.

How long does it take to get from Point Richmond to Palo Alto?

It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Point Richmond to Palo Alto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Point Richmond to Palo Alto bus from?

Point Richmond to Palo Alto bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from Mission St & 7th St station.

Where do I catch the Point Richmond to Palo Alto train from?

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

Where does the Point Richmond to Palo Alto bus arrive?

Point Richmond to Palo Alto bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 station.

Where does the Point Richmond to Palo Alto train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Point Richmond to Palo Alto?

Yes, the driving distance between Point Richmond to Palo Alto is 46 miles. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Point Richmond to Palo Alto.

Where can I stay near Palo Alto?

There are 499+ hotels available in Palo Alto.

Point Richmond to Palo Alto - 5 ways to travel via BART, Caltrain, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Point Richmond 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 34m
$22–30
Drive 46 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Point Richmond to Palo Altocar 46 mi
56 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 16m
$19–27
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Point Richmond to Palo Altotaxi 46 mi
56 min
$150–190
Line 292 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Mission St & 7th St to Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1bus 292 / ...
2. Take the bus from Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus Ecr / ...
4h 13m
$15–24

Point Richmond to Palo Alto by bus, subway, and train

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2h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 57.7 mi
Duration: 2h 34m

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

You can take a bus from Tewksbury Ave & Castro St to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 via San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B, San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A, Mission St & 7th St, and Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 in around 4h 13m.

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