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

The cheapest way to get from Embarcadero to Palo Alto is to bus which costs $3 - $5 and takes 1h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Embarcadero to Palo Alto is to drive which takes 39 min and costs $6 - $9.

Is there a direct bus between Embarcadero and Palo Alto?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37 and arriving at Clarke Ave & O'Connor St-Ravenswood Shopping Ctr. Services depart three times a day, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 1h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Embarcadero and Palo Alto?

No, there is no direct train from Embarcadero station to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from Metro Embarcadero Station and arriving at California Avenue Caltrain Southbound via San Francisco Caltrain Southbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 22m.

How far is it from Embarcadero to Palo Alto?

The distance between Embarcadero and Palo Alto is 34 miles. The road distance is 33.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Embarcadero to Palo Alto without a car is to tram and Caltrain which takes 1h 22m and costs $9 - $12.

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

It takes approximately 1h 22m to get from Embarcadero to Palo Alto, including transfers.

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

Embarcadero to Palo Alto bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37 station.

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

Embarcadero to Palo Alto train services, operated by San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, depart from Metro Embarcadero Station.

Where does the Embarcadero to Palo Alto bus arrive?

Embarcadero to Palo Alto bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at Clarke Ave & O'Connor St-Ravenswood Shopping Ctr station.

Where does the Embarcadero to Palo Alto train arrive?

Embarcadero to Palo Alto train services, operated by San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, arrive at King St & 4th St station.

Can I drive from Embarcadero to Palo Alto?

Yes, the driving distance between Embarcadero to Palo Alto is 34 miles. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Embarcadero to Palo Alto.

Where can I stay near Palo Alto?

There are 580+ hotels available in Palo Alto.

Embarcadero to Palo Alto - 5 ways to travel via tram, Caltrain, bus, and car

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

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

Tram, Caltrain
best
1. Take the tram from Metro Embarcadero Station to King St & 4th StN
2. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to California Avenue Caltrain SouthboundLocal Weekday / ...
1h 22m
$9–12
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37 to Clarke Ave & O'Connor St-Ravenswood Shopping CtrEpx
1h 52m
$3–5
Drive 33.7 mi
1. Drive from Embarcadero to Palo Alto33.7 mi
39 min
$7–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Embarcadero to Palo Alto33.7 mi
39 min
$120–150
BART, bus
1. Take the subway from Embarcadero to San BrunoYellow-S / ...
2. Take the bus from San Bruno BART-Bay 8 Outer Busway to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1Ecr
2h 19m
$5–9

Embarcadero to Palo Alto by tram and train

289Weekly Services

1h 22mAverage Duration

$9Cheapest Price

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Distance: 33.6 mi
Duration: 1h 22m

What companies run services between Embarcadero, San Francisco County, CA, USA and Palo Alto, CA, USA?

SamTrans operates a bus from Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37 to Clarke Ave & O'Connor St-Ravenswood Shopping Ctr 3 times a day. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 1h 52m.

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