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

The cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Colma is to bus which costs $2 - $4 and takes 1h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Colma is to drive which takes 31 min and costs $4 - $7.

Is there a direct bus between Palo Alto and Colma?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 and arriving at El Camino Real & Serramonte Blvd. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Palo Alto and Colma?

No, there is no direct train from Palo Alto to Colma. However, there are services departing from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound and arriving at Colma via Millbrae. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 2m.

How far is it from Palo Alto to Colma?

The distance between Palo Alto and Colma is 27 miles. The road distance is 26.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Palo Alto to Colma without a car is to Caltrain and BART which takes 1h 2m and costs $13 - $18.

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

It takes approximately 1h 2m to get from Palo Alto to Colma, including transfers.

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

Palo Alto to Colma bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 station.

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

Palo Alto to Colma train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound station.

Where does the Palo Alto to Colma bus arrive?

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

Where does the Palo Alto to Colma train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Palo Alto to Colma?

Yes, the driving distance between Palo Alto to Colma is 26 miles. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from Palo Alto to Colma.

Where can I stay near Colma?

There are 800+ hotels available in Colma.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Palo Alto to Colma by train, subway, 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.

Caltrain, BART
best
1. Take the train from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2. Take the subway from Millbrae to Colmasubway Red-N / ...
1h 2m
$14–18
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to El Camino Real & Serramonte Blvdbus Ecr
1h 44m
$2–4
Drive 26.1 mi
1. Drive from Palo Alto to Colmacar 26.1 mi
31 min
$5–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Palo Alto to Colmataxi 26.1 mi
31 min
$95–120

Palo Alto to Colma by train and subway

289Weekly Services

1h 2mAverage Duration

$14Cheapest Price

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Distance: 26.6 mi
Duration: 1h 2m

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

SamTrans operates a bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to El Camino Real & Serramonte Blvd every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 1h 44m.

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