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 bus between Berkeley and Palo Alto?

No, there is no direct bus from Berkeley to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from Emeryville and arriving at Clarke Ave & O'Connor St-Ravenswood Shopping Ctr via Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.

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 Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound via Millbrae Caltrain Southbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.

How far is it from Berkeley to Palo Alto?

The distance between Berkeley and Palo Alto is 47 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 46m and costs $16 - $21.

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

It takes approximately 1h 46m to get from Berkeley to Palo Alto, including transfers.

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

Berkeley to Palo Alto bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Emeryville station.

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 bus arrive?

Berkeley to Palo Alto bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Francisco 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 640+ hotels available in Palo Alto.

Berkeley to Palo Alto - 4 ways to travel via BART, Caltrain, bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Berkeley to Palo Alto by subway, train, bus (Amtrak), car, or taxi

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BART, Caltrain
best
1. Take the subway from Downtown Berkeley to Millbraesubway Red-S
2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
1h 46m
$16–21
Drive 38.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Berkeley to Palo Altocar 38.1 mi
50 min
$7–10
Bus
1. Take the bus from Emeryville to San Franciscobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37 to Clarke Ave & O'Connor St-Ravenswood Shopping Ctrbus Epx
3h 27m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Berkeley to Palo Altotaxi 38.1 mi
50 min
$140–170

Berkeley to Palo Alto by subway and train

303Weekly Services

1h 46mAverage Duration

$16Cheapest Price

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Distance: 46.9 mi
Duration: 1h 46m

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

You can take a bus from Emeryville to Clarke Ave & O'Connor St-Ravenswood Shopping Ctr via San Francisco and Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37 in around 3h 27m.

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