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

The cheapest way to get from Rockridge to Palo Alto is to bus which costs $6 - $10 and takes 2h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rockridge to Palo Alto is to drive which takes 46 min and costs $6 - $10.

Is there a direct bus between Rockridge and Palo Alto?

No, there is no direct bus from Rockridge to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37 and arriving at Clarke Ave & O'Connor St-Ravenswood Shopping Ctr via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Rockridge and Palo Alto?

No, there is no direct train from Rockridge to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from Rockridge and arriving at California Avenue Caltrain Southbound via Metro Embarcadero Station and San Francisco Caltrain Southbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.

How far is it from Rockridge to Palo Alto?

The distance between Rockridge and Palo Alto is 45 miles. The road distance is 35.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rockridge to Palo Alto without a car is to BART and Caltrain which takes 1h 50m and costs $12 - $17.

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

It takes approximately 1h 50m to get from Rockridge to Palo Alto, including transfers.

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

Rockridge to Palo Alto bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37 station.

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

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

Where does the Rockridge to Palo Alto bus arrive?

Rockridge to Palo Alto bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at Clarke Ave & O'Connor St-Ravenswood Shopping Ctr station.

Where does the Rockridge to Palo Alto train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rockridge to Palo Alto?

Yes, the driving distance between Rockridge to Palo Alto is 36 miles. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Rockridge to Palo Alto.

Where can I stay near Palo Alto?

There are 500+ hotels available in Palo Alto.

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

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BART, Caltrain
best
1. Take the subway from Rockridge to Embarcaderosubway Yellow-S
2. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to California Avenue Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
1h 50m
$12–16
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37 to Clarke Ave & O'Connor St-Ravenswood Shopping Ctrbus Epx
2h 57m
$6–9
BART, bus
1. Take the subway from Rockridge 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
2h 41m
$7–11
Drive 35.6 mi
1. Drive from Rockridge to Palo Altocar 35.6 mi
46 min
$7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Rockridge to Palo Altotaxi 35.6 mi
46 min
$130–160

Rockridge to Palo Alto by subway, tram, and train

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1h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 44.6 mi
Duration: 1h 50m

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

SamTrans operates a bus from Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37 to Clarke Ave & O'Connor St-Ravenswood Shopping Ctr 4 times a day. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 1h 36m.

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