What is the cheapest way to get from San Bruno to Palo Alto?

The cheapest way to get from San Bruno to Palo Alto is to bus which costs $2 - $4 and takes 1h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Bruno to Palo Alto?

The fastest way to get from San Bruno to Palo Alto is to drive which takes 25 min and costs $3 - $6.

Is there a direct bus between San Bruno and Palo Alto?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from San Bruno Ave E & 3rd Ave and arriving at Clarke Ave & O'Connor St-Ravenswood Shopping Ctr. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 1h 9m.

Is there a direct train between San Bruno and Palo Alto?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from San Bruno Caltrain Southbound and arriving at California Avenue Caltrain Southbound. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 34 min.

How far is it from San Bruno to Palo Alto?

The distance between San Bruno and Palo Alto is 21 miles. The road distance is 21.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from San Bruno to Palo Alto without a car is to Caltrain which takes 34 min and costs $6 - $8.

How long does it take to get from San Bruno to Palo Alto?

The Caltrain from San Bruno Caltrain Southbound to California Avenue Caltrain Southbound takes 34 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the San Bruno to Palo Alto bus from?

San Bruno to Palo Alto bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from San Bruno Ave E & 3rd Ave station.

Where do I catch the San Bruno to Palo Alto train from?

San Bruno to Palo Alto train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from San Bruno Caltrain Southbound station.

Train or bus from San Bruno to Palo Alto?

The best way to get from San Bruno to Palo Alto is to Caltrain which takes 34 min and costs $6 - $8. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $2 - $4 and takes 1h 9m.

Where does the San Bruno to Palo Alto bus arrive?

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

Where does the San Bruno to Palo Alto train arrive?

San Bruno to Palo Alto train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at California Avenue Caltrain Southbound station.

Can I drive from San Bruno to Palo Alto?

Yes, the driving distance between San Bruno to Palo Alto is 22 miles. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from San Bruno to Palo Alto.

Where can I stay near Palo Alto?

There are 501+ hotels available in Palo Alto.

San Bruno to Palo Alto - 4 ways to travel via Caltrain, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from San Bruno to Palo Alto by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Caltrain
best
1. Take the train from San Bruno Caltrain Southbound to California Avenue Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
34 min
$6–8
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from San Bruno Ave E & 3rd Ave to Clarke Ave & O'Connor St-Ravenswood Shopping Ctrbus Epx
1h 9m
$2–4
Drive 21.6 mi
1. Drive from San Bruno to Palo Altocar 21.6 mi
25 min
$4–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from San Bruno to Palo Altotaxi 21.6 mi
25 min
$80–100

San Bruno to Palo Alto by train

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Distance: 20.9 mi
Duration: 34 min

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

Caltrain operates a train from San Bruno Caltrain Southbound to California Avenue Caltrain Southbound every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $6–8 and the journey takes 34 min. Alternatively, SamTrans operates a bus from San Bruno Ave E & 3rd Ave to Clarke Ave & O'Connor St-Ravenswood Shopping Ctr hourly. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 1h 9m.

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