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Two ways to Travel from San Mateo to Palo Alto
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Transport providers
Train operators
Caltrain
Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from San Mateo Caltrain Southbound to California
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$5.61–$7.02
Bus operators
SamTrans
Website:
samtrans.com
Bus from El Camino Real & 4th Ave to Palo
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.21–$5.10
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from San Mateo to Palo Alto?
The cheapest way to get from San Mateo to Palo Alto is to bus which costs $1.03 - $4.35 and takes 1h.
What is the fastest way to get from San Mateo to Palo Alto?
The fastest way to get from San Mateo to Palo Alto is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs $54.35 - $70.65 .
Is there a direct bus between San Mateo and Palo Alto?
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from El Camino Real & 4th Ave and arriving at Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h.
Is there a direct train between San Mateo and Palo Alto?
Yes, there is a direct train departing from San Mateo Caltrain Southbound and arriving at California Avenue Caltrain Southbound. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 23 min.
How far is it from San Mateo to Palo Alto?
The distance between San Mateo and Palo Alto is 23 km. The road distance is 24.2 km.
How do I travel from San Mateo to Palo Alto without a car?
The best way to get from San Mateo to Palo Alto without a car is to Caltrain which takes 23 min and costs $4.78 - $5.98 .
How long does it take to get from San Mateo to Palo Alto?
The Caltrain from San Mateo Caltrain Southbound to California Avenue Caltrain Southbound takes 23 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Where do I catch the San Mateo to Palo Alto bus from?
San Mateo to Palo Alto bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from El Camino Real & 4th Ave station.
Where do I catch the San Mateo to Palo Alto train from?
San Mateo to Palo Alto train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from San Mateo Caltrain Southbound station.
Train or bus from San Mateo to Palo Alto?
The best way to get from San Mateo to Palo Alto is to Caltrain which takes 23 min and costs $4.78 - $5.98 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $1.03 - $4.35 and takes 1h.
Where does the San Mateo to Palo Alto bus arrive?
San Mateo to Palo Alto bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 station.
Where does the San Mateo to Palo Alto train arrive?
San Mateo to Palo Alto train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at California Avenue Caltrain Southbound station.
Can I drive from San Mateo to Palo Alto?
Yes, the driving distance between San Mateo to Palo Alto is 24 km. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from San Mateo to Palo Alto.
Where can I stay near Palo Alto?
There are 611+ hotels available in Palo Alto. Prices start at $64.34 per night.
