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Two ways to Travel from San Francisco Ferry Building to Palo Alto
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By car (54 km)
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Transport providers
Train operators
Caltrain
Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to California
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.29–$10.84
Bus operators
SamTrans
Website:
samtrans.com
Bus from Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37 to Clarke
Ave. Duration:
1h 52m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$1.21–$5.23
Bus from San Bruno BART-Bay 8 Outer Busway to Palo
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.21–$5.23
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from San Francisco Ferry Building (Station) to Palo Alto?
The cheapest way to get from San Francisco Ferry Building (Station) to Palo Alto is to bus which costs $1.03 - $4.46 and takes 2h 2m.
What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco Ferry Building (Station) to Palo Alto?
The fastest way to get from San Francisco Ferry Building (Station) to Palo Alto is to drive which takes 39 min and costs $5.98 - $9.24 .
Is there a direct bus between San Francisco Ferry Building (Station) and Palo Alto?
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37 and arriving at Clarke Ave & O'Connor St-Ravenswood Shopping Ctr. Services depart three times a day, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 1h 52m.
Is there a direct train between San Francisco Ferry Building (Station) and Palo Alto?
No, there is no direct train from San Francisco Ferry Building (Station) station to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from Metro Embarcadero Station and arriving at California Avenue Caltrain Southbound via San Francisco Caltrain Southbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.
How far is it from San Francisco Ferry Building (Station) to Palo Alto?
The distance between San Francisco Ferry Building (Station) and Palo Alto is 55 km. The road distance is 54.5 km.
How do I travel from San Francisco Ferry Building (Station) to Palo Alto without a car?
The best way to get from San Francisco Ferry Building (Station) to Palo Alto without a car is to Caltrain which takes 1h 26m and costs $9.78 - $13.04 .
How long does it take to get from San Francisco Ferry Building (Station) to Palo Alto?
It takes approximately 1h 26m to get from San Francisco Ferry Building (Station) to Palo Alto, including transfers.
Where do I catch the San Francisco Ferry Building (Station) to Palo Alto bus from?
San Francisco Ferry Building (Station) to Palo Alto bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37 station.
Where do I catch the San Francisco Ferry Building (Station) to Palo Alto train from?
San Francisco Ferry Building (Station) to Palo Alto train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound station.
Train, bus or fly from San Francisco Ferry Building (Station) to Palo Alto?
The best way to get from San Francisco Ferry Building (Station) to Palo Alto is to Caltrain which takes 1h 26m and costs $9.78 - $13.04 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $1.03 - $4.46 and takes 2h 2m. There are no good options to train between San Francisco Ferry Building (Station) to Palo Alto.
Where does the San Francisco Ferry Building (Station) to Palo Alto bus arrive?
San Francisco Ferry Building (Station) to Palo Alto bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at Clarke Ave & O'Connor St-Ravenswood Shopping Ctr station.
Where does the San Francisco Ferry Building (Station) to Palo Alto train arrive?
San Francisco Ferry Building (Station) to Palo Alto train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at California Avenue Caltrain Southbound station.
Can I drive from San Francisco Ferry Building (Station) to Palo Alto?
Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco Ferry Building (Station) to Palo Alto is 54 km. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from San Francisco Ferry Building (Station) to Palo Alto.
Where can I stay near Palo Alto?
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