What is the cheapest way to get from Union City Station to Palo Alto?

The cheapest way to get from Union City Station to Palo Alto is to bus which costs $2 - $3 and takes 1h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Union City Station to Palo Alto?

The fastest way to get from Union City Station to Palo Alto is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs $45 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Union City Station and Palo Alto?

No, there is no direct bus from Union City Station to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from Fremont BART and arriving at On Embarcadero Road @ Wildwood Lane via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Union City Station and Palo Alto?

No, there is no direct train from Union City Station to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from Union City and arriving at California Avenue Caltrain Northbound via Milpitas Station and Mountain View Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.

How far is it from Union City Station to Palo Alto?

The distance between Union City Station and Palo Alto is 32 miles. The road distance is 13.8 miles.

How do I travel from Union City Station to Palo Alto without a car?

The best way to get from Union City Station to Palo Alto without a car is to BART and tram which takes 1h 38m and costs $9 - $14.

How long does it take to get from Union City Station to Palo Alto?

It takes approximately 1h 38m to get from Union City Station to Palo Alto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Union City Station to Palo Alto bus from?

Union City Station to Palo Alto bus services, operated by Stanford Marguerite Shuttle, depart from Fremont BART station.

Where do I catch the Union City Station to Palo Alto train from?

Union City Station to Palo Alto train services, operated by BART, depart from Union City station.

Where does the Union City Station to Palo Alto bus arrive?

Union City Station to Palo Alto bus services, operated by Stanford Marguerite Shuttle, arrive at On Embarcadero Road @ Wildwood Lane station.

Where does the Union City Station to Palo Alto train arrive?

Union City Station to Palo Alto train services, operated by BART, arrive at Milpitas station.

Can I drive from Union City Station to Palo Alto?

Yes, the driving distance between Union City Station to Palo Alto is 14 miles. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Union City Station to Palo Alto.

Where can I stay near Palo Alto?

There are 495+ hotels available in Palo Alto.

Union City Station to Palo Alto - 5 ways to travel via BART, tram, bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Union City Station to Palo Alto by subway, tram, bus, taxi, or car

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BART, tram
best
1. Take the subway from Union City to Milpitassubway Orange-S / ...
2. Take the tram from Milpitas Station to Mountain View Stationtram Orange Line
1h 38m
$10–13
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Fremont BART to On Embarcadero Road @ Wildwood Lanebus AE-F Line
1h 57m
$2–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Union City Station to Palo Altotaxi 13.7 mi
22 min
$45–60
Drive 13.7 mi
1. Drive from Union City Station to Palo Altocar 13.7 mi
22 min
$3–4
Tram, line 21 bus
1. Take the tram from Milpitas Station to Mountain View Stationtram Orange Line
2. Take the bus from Mountain View Transit Center to Middlefield & Embarcaderobus 21
2h 19m
$9–13

Union City Station to Palo Alto by subway, tram, and train

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Distance: 32.2 mi
Duration: 1h 38m

What companies run services between Union City Station, CA, USA and Palo Alto, CA, USA?

Stanford Marguerite Shuttle operates a bus from Fremont BART to On Embarcadero Road @ Wildwood Lane 5 times a day, and the journey takes 53 min.

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