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

The cheapest way to get from Colma to Palo Alto is to bus which costs $2 - $4 and takes 1h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colma to Palo Alto is to drive which takes 32 min and costs $4 - $7.

Is there a direct bus between Colma and Palo Alto?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from El Camino Real & Serramonte Blvd and arriving at Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Colma and Palo Alto?

No, there is no direct train from Colma to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from Colma and arriving at California Avenue Caltrain Southbound via Millbrae Caltrain Southbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 5m.

How far is it from Colma to Palo Alto?

The distance between Colma and Palo Alto is 27 miles. The road distance is 26.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colma to Palo Alto without a car is to BART and Caltrain which takes 1h 5m and costs $13 - $18.

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

It takes approximately 1h 5m to get from Colma to Palo Alto, including transfers.

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

Colma to Palo Alto bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from El Camino Real & Serramonte Blvd station.

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

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

Where does the Colma to Palo Alto bus arrive?

Colma to Palo Alto bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 station.

Where does the Colma to Palo Alto train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Colma to Palo Alto?

Yes, the driving distance between Colma to Palo Alto is 26 miles. It takes approximately 32 min to drive from Colma to Palo Alto.

Where can I stay near Palo Alto?

There are 647+ hotels available in Palo Alto.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Colma 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 Colma to Millbraesubway Red-S / ...
2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to California Avenue Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
1h 5m
$14–18
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from El Camino Real & Serramonte Blvd to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus Ecr
1h 54m
$2–4
Drive 26.2 mi
1. Drive from Colma to Palo Altocar 26.2 mi
32 min
$5–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Colma to Palo Altotaxi 26.2 mi
32 min
$95–120

Colma to Palo Alto by subway and train

289Weekly Services

1h 5mAverage Duration

$14Cheapest Price

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Distance: 26.8 mi
Duration: 1h 5m

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

SamTrans operates a bus from El Camino Real & Serramonte Blvd to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 1h 54m.

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