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Two ways to Travel from San Mateo to Silicon Valley
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By car (24 km)
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Transport providers
Train operators
Caltrain
Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from San Mateo Caltrain Southbound to Palo
Ave. Duration:
20 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$5.49–$7.02
Bus operators
SamTrans
Website:
samtrans.com
Bus from El Camino Real & 4th Ave to Palo
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.21–$5.23
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from San Mateo to Silicon Valley?
The cheapest way to get from San Mateo to Silicon Valley is to bus which costs $1.03 - $4.46 and takes 1h 3m.
What is the fastest way to get from San Mateo to Silicon Valley?
The fastest way to get from San Mateo to Silicon Valley is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs $54.35 - $70.65 .
Is there a direct bus between San Mateo and Silicon Valley?
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 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 3m.
Is there a direct train between San Mateo and Silicon Valley?
Yes, there is a direct train departing from San Mateo Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.
How far is it from San Mateo to Silicon Valley?
The distance between San Mateo and Silicon Valley is 20 km. The road distance is 24.2 km.
How do I travel from San Mateo to Silicon Valley without a car?
The best way to get from San Mateo to Silicon Valley without a car is to Caltrain which takes 20 min and costs $4.67 - $5.98 .
How long does it take to get from San Mateo to Silicon Valley?
The Caltrain from San Mateo Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound takes 20 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Where do I catch the San Mateo to Silicon Valley bus from?
San Mateo to Silicon Valley bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from El Camino Real & 4th Ave station.
Where do I catch the San Mateo to Silicon Valley train from?
San Mateo to Silicon Valley train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from San Mateo Caltrain Southbound station.
Train or bus from San Mateo to Silicon Valley?
The best way to get from San Mateo to Silicon Valley is to Caltrain which takes 20 min and costs $4.67 - $5.98 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $1.03 - $4.46 and takes 1h 3m.
Where does the San Mateo to Silicon Valley bus arrive?
San Mateo to Silicon Valley bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 station.
Where does the San Mateo to Silicon Valley train arrive?
San Mateo to Silicon Valley train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound station.
Can I drive from San Mateo to Silicon Valley?
Yes, the driving distance between San Mateo to Silicon Valley is 24 km. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from San Mateo to Silicon Valley.
Where can I stay near Silicon Valley?
There are 522+ hotels available in Silicon Valley. Prices start at $57.96 per night.
