What is the cheapest way to get from Walnut Creek to Palo Alto Caltrain Station?

The cheapest way to get from Walnut Creek to Palo Alto Caltrain Station is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 57 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Walnut Creek to Palo Alto Caltrain Station?

The fastest way to get from Walnut Creek to Palo Alto Caltrain Station is to drive which takes 57 min and costs $7 - $11.

Is there a direct bus between Walnut Creek and Palo Alto Caltrain Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Walnut Creek to Palo Alto Caltrain Station. However, there are services departing from Mission St & 1st St and arriving at Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 via Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Walnut Creek and Palo Alto Caltrain Station?

No, there is no direct train from Walnut Creek to Palo Alto Caltrain Station. However, there are services departing from Walnut Creek and arriving at Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound via Metro Embarcadero Station and San Francisco Caltrain Southbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.

How far is it from Walnut Creek to Palo Alto Caltrain Station?

The distance between Walnut Creek and Palo Alto Caltrain Station is 55 miles. The road distance is 41.8 miles.

How do I travel from Walnut Creek to Palo Alto Caltrain Station without a car?

The best way to get from Walnut Creek to Palo Alto Caltrain Station without a car is to BART and Caltrain which takes 2h and costs $14 - $18.

Where do I catch the Walnut Creek to Palo Alto Caltrain Station bus from?

Walnut Creek to Palo Alto Caltrain Station bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from Mission St & 1st St station.

Where do I catch the Walnut Creek to Palo Alto Caltrain Station train from?

Walnut Creek to Palo Alto Caltrain Station train services, operated by BART, depart from Walnut Creek station.

Where does the Walnut Creek to Palo Alto Caltrain Station bus arrive?

Walnut Creek to Palo Alto Caltrain Station bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 station.

Where does the Walnut Creek to Palo Alto Caltrain Station train arrive?

Walnut Creek to Palo Alto Caltrain Station train services, operated by BART, arrive at Embarcadero station.

Can I drive from Walnut Creek to Palo Alto Caltrain Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Walnut Creek to Palo Alto Caltrain Station is 42 miles. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Walnut Creek to Palo Alto Caltrain Station.

Where can I stay near Palo Alto Caltrain Station?

There are 457+ hotels available in Palo Alto Caltrain Station.

Walnut Creek to Palo Alto Caltrain Station

Q: How long does it take to get from Walnut Creek to Palo Alto Caltrain Station?

It takes approximately 2h to get from Walnut Creek to Palo Alto Caltrain Station, including transfers.

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There are 5 ways to get from Walnut Creek to Palo Alto Caltrain Station by subway, train, bus, car, or taxi

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BART, Caltrain
best
1. Take the subway from Walnut Creek to Embarcaderosubway Yellow-S
2. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2h
$14–18
Drive 41.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Walnut Creek to Palo Alto Caltrain Stationcar 41.5 mi
57 min
$8–11
BART, bus
1. Take the subway from Walnut Creek to San Brunosubway Yellow-S
2. Take the bus from San Bruno BART-Bay 8 Outer Busway to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus Ecr
2h 56m
$9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Walnut Creek to Palo Alto Caltrain Stationtaxi 41.5 mi
57 min
$140–170
Line 292 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Mission St & 1st St to Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1bus 292 / ...
2. Take the bus from Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus Ecr / ...
3h 39m
$9–15

Walnut Creek to Palo Alto Caltrain Station by subway, tram, and train

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Distance: 54.3 mi
Duration: 2h

What companies run services between Walnut Creek, CA, USA and Palo Alto Caltrain Station, CA, USA?

You can take a subway from Walnut Creek to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 via Embarcadero, Mission St & 1st St, and Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 in around 3h 39m.

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