What is the cheapest way to get from Berkeley to Palo Alto?

The cheapest way to get from Berkeley to Palo Alto is to drive which costs $7 - $10 and takes 50 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Berkeley to Palo Alto?

The fastest way to get from Berkeley to Palo Alto is to drive which takes 50 min and costs $7 - $10.

Is there a direct train between Berkeley and Palo Alto?

No, there is no direct train from Berkeley to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from Downtown Berkeley and arriving at California Avenue Caltrain Southbound via Millbrae Caltrain Southbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.

How far is it from Berkeley to Palo Alto?

The distance between Berkeley and Palo Alto is 49 miles. The road distance is 38.3 miles.

How do I travel from Berkeley to Palo Alto without a car?

The best way to get from Berkeley to Palo Alto without a car is to BART and Caltrain which takes 1h 51m and costs $16 - $21.

How long does it take to get from Berkeley to Palo Alto?

It takes approximately 1h 51m to get from Berkeley to Palo Alto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Berkeley to Palo Alto train from?

Berkeley to Palo Alto train services, operated by BART, depart from Downtown Berkeley station.

Where does the Berkeley to Palo Alto train arrive?

Berkeley to Palo Alto train services, operated by BART, arrive at Millbrae station.

Can I drive from Berkeley to Palo Alto?

Yes, the driving distance between Berkeley to Palo Alto is 38 miles. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Berkeley to Palo Alto.

Where can I stay near Palo Alto?

There are 647+ hotels available in Palo Alto.

Berkeley to Palo Alto - 5 ways to travel via BART, Caltrain, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Berkeley to Palo Alto by subway, train, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

BART, Caltrain
best
1. Take the subway from Downtown Berkeley to Millbraesubway Red-S
2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to California Avenue Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
1h 51m
$16–21
Drive 38.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Berkeley to Palo Altocar 38.1 mi
50 min
$7–10
Bus, Caltrain
1. Take the bus from Emeryville to San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to California Avenue Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2h 1m
$21–35
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Berkeley to Palo Altotaxi 38.1 mi
50 min
$140–170
BART, bus
1. Take the subway from Downtown Berkeley to San Brunosubway Red-S
2. Take the bus from San Bruno BART-Bay 8 Outer Busway to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus Ecr
2h 42m
$7–11

Berkeley to Palo Alto by subway and train

289Weekly Services

1h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 48.6 mi
Duration: 1h 51m

What companies run services between Berkeley, CA, USA and Palo Alto, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Berkeley to Palo Alto. However, you can take the subway to Millbrae, walk to Millbrae Caltrain Southbound, then take the train to California Avenue Caltrain Southbound. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Emeryville to California Avenue Caltrain Northbound via San Jose and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound in around 2h 1m.

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