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How to get fromSan Pablo to Palo Altoby subway, train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. BART, Caltrain

    best
    1. Take the subway from Richmond to Millbraesubway subway Red-S
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to California Avenue Caltrain Southboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2h 9m
    $28–37

  2. Drive 45.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Pablo to Palo Altocar car 45.7 mi
    56 min
    $9–12

  3. BART, bus

    1. Take the subway from El Cerrito Del Norte to Millbraesubway subway Red-S
    2. Take the bus from Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus bus Ecr / ...
    4h 17m
    $18–24

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from San Pablo to Palo Altotaxi taxi 45.7 mi
    56 min
    $150–190

  5. Bus, BART

    1. Take the bus from Hercules Transit Center to El Cerrito del Norte Stationbus bus J / ...
    2. Take the subway from El Cerrito Del Norte to Millbraesubway subway Red-S
    3h 36m
    $21–27

San Pablo to Palo Alto by bus and subway

Calendar125Weekly Services
Duration4h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 57.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 9m

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

There is no direct connection from San Pablo to Palo Alto. However, you can take the taxi to Richmond, take the subway to Millbrae, walk to Millbrae Caltrain Southbound, then take the train to California Avenue Caltrain Southbound. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Contra Costa College - Campus Dr Turnaround to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 via Hercules Transit Center, El Cerrito del Norte Station, El Cerrito Del Norte, Millbrae, and Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 in around 4h 17m.

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