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How to get fromSan Francisco Caltrain Northbound to Palo Altoby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Caltrain

    best
    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to California Avenue Caltrain Southboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    52 min
    $7–10

  2. Drive 32.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Francisco Caltrain Northbound to Palo Altocar car 32.1 mi
    36 min
    $6–9

  3. Caltrain, bus

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Millbrae Caltrain Southboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2. Take the bus from Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus bus Ecr / ...
    1h 50m
    $7–10

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from San Francisco Caltrain Northbound to Palo Altotaxi taxi 32.1 mi
    36 min
    $110–150

San Francisco Caltrain Northbound to Palo Alto by train

Calendar291Weekly Trains
Duration52 minAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 31.9 mi
  • Duration: 52 min

What companies run services between San Francisco Caltrain Northbound, CA, USA and Palo Alto, CA, USA?

Caltrain operates a train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to California Avenue Caltrain Southbound every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 52 min.

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