What is the cheapest way to get from San Jose to Menlo Park?

The cheapest way to get from San Jose to Menlo Park is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 25 min.

What is the fastest way to get from San Jose to Menlo Park?

The fastest way to get from San Jose to Menlo Park is to drive which takes 25 min and costs $3 - $6.

Is there a direct bus between San Jose and Menlo Park?

No, there is no direct bus from San Jose to Menlo Park. However, there are services departing from Santa Clara & Almaden Blvd and arriving at El Camino Real & Ravenswood Ave via Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.

Is there a direct train between San Jose and Menlo Park?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound and arriving at Menlo Park Caltrain Northbound. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 30 min.

How far is it from San Jose to Menlo Park?

The distance between San Jose and Menlo Park is 18 miles. The road distance is 20.4 miles.

How do I travel from San Jose to Menlo Park without a car?

The best way to get from San Jose to Menlo Park without a car is to Caltrain which takes 30 min and costs $5 - $7.

How long does it take to get from San Jose to Menlo Park?

The Caltrain from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Menlo Park Caltrain Northbound takes 30 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the San Jose to Menlo Park bus from?

San Jose to Menlo Park bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, depart from Santa Clara & Almaden Blvd station.

Where do I catch the San Jose to Menlo Park train from?

San Jose to Menlo Park train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound station.

Train or bus from San Jose to Menlo Park?

The best way to get from San Jose to Menlo Park is to Caltrain which takes 30 min and costs $5 - $7. Alternatively, you can line 22 bus, which costs $3 - $8 and takes 1h 50m.

Where does the San Jose to Menlo Park bus arrive?

San Jose to Menlo Park bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, arrive at Palo Alto Transit Center station.

Where does the San Jose to Menlo Park train arrive?

San Jose to Menlo Park train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at Menlo Park Caltrain Northbound station.

Can I drive from San Jose to Menlo Park?

Yes, the driving distance between San Jose to Menlo Park is 20 miles. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from San Jose to Menlo Park.

Where can I stay near Menlo Park?

There are 445+ hotels available in Menlo Park.

San Jose to Menlo Park - 4 ways to travel via Caltrain, line 22 bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from San Jose to Menlo Park by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Caltrain
best
1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Menlo Park Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
30 min
$5–7
Line 22 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santa Clara & Almaden Blvd to Palo Alto Transit Centerbus Rapid 522 / ...
1h 50m
$4–8
Drive 20.3 mi
1. Drive from San Jose to Menlo Parkcar 20.3 mi
25 min
$4–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from San Jose to Menlo Parktaxi 20.3 mi
25 min
$70–85

San Jose to Menlo Park by train

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Distance: 18.1 mi
Duration: 30 min

What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Menlo Park, CA, USA?

Caltrain operates a train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Menlo Park Caltrain Northbound every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $5–7 and the journey takes 30 min. Alternatively, Santa Clara VTA operates a bus from Santa Clara & Almaden Blvd to Palo Alto Transit Center every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 1h 27m.

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