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Two ways to Travel from Palo Alto Caltrain Station to San Francisco
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Transport providers
Train operators
Caltrain
Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to San
Ave. Duration:
49 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.30–$10.86
Bus operators
SamTrans
Website:
samtrans.com
Bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to El
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.61–$5.20
Bus from Millbrae BART-Bay 12 West Busway to Mission
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.61–$5.20
Bus from Lytton Ave & Alma St to 11th
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$1.21–$5.24
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Palo Alto Caltrain Station to San Francisco?
The cheapest way to get from Palo Alto Caltrain Station to San Francisco is to night bus which costs $1.03 - $4.46 and takes 2h 15m.
What is the fastest way to get from Palo Alto Caltrain Station to San Francisco?
The fastest way to get from Palo Alto Caltrain Station to San Francisco is to drive which takes 38 min and costs $5.43 - $8.70 .
Is there a direct bus between Palo Alto Caltrain Station and San Francisco?
Yes, there is an overnight bus departing from Lytton Ave & Alma St and arriving at 11th St & Market St.. This bus operates every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 15m.
Is there a direct train between Palo Alto Caltrain Station and San Francisco?
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound and arriving at San Francisco Caltrain Northbound. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 49 min.
How far is it from Palo Alto Caltrain Station to San Francisco?
The distance between Palo Alto Caltrain Station and San Francisco is 48 km. The road distance is 51.9 km.
How do I travel from Palo Alto Caltrain Station to San Francisco without a car?
The best way to get from Palo Alto Caltrain Station to San Francisco without a car is to Caltrain which takes 49 min and costs $7.07 - $9.24 .
How long does it take to get from Palo Alto Caltrain Station to San Francisco?
The Caltrain from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound takes 49 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Where do I catch the Palo Alto Caltrain Station to San Francisco bus from?
Palo Alto Caltrain Station to San Francisco bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 station.
Where do I catch the Palo Alto Caltrain Station to San Francisco train from?
Palo Alto Caltrain Station to San Francisco train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound station.
Train or bus from Palo Alto Caltrain Station to San Francisco?
The best way to get from Palo Alto Caltrain Station to San Francisco is to Caltrain which takes 49 min and costs $7.07 - $9.24 . Alternatively, you can bus and line 292 bus, which costs $4.35 - $9.24 and takes 2h 34m.
Where does the Palo Alto Caltrain Station to San Francisco bus arrive?
Palo Alto Caltrain Station to San Francisco bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at El Camino Real & Linden Ave station.
Where does the Palo Alto Caltrain Station to San Francisco train arrive?
Palo Alto Caltrain Station to San Francisco train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Francisco Caltrain Northbound station.
Can I drive from Palo Alto Caltrain Station to San Francisco?
Yes, the driving distance between Palo Alto Caltrain Station to San Francisco is 52 km. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Palo Alto Caltrain Station to San Francisco.
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