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

The cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Exploratorium is to bus which costs $3 - $4 and takes 1h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Exploratorium is to drive which takes 40 min and costs $6 - $9.

Is there a direct bus between Palo Alto and Exploratorium?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St and arriving at Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37. Services depart three times a day, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 1h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Palo Alto and Exploratorium?

No, there is no direct train from Palo Alto to Exploratorium station. However, there are services departing from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound and arriving at Metro Embarcadero Station via King St & 4th St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 24m.

How far is it from Palo Alto to Exploratorium?

The distance between Palo Alto and Exploratorium is 33 miles. The road distance is 34.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Palo Alto to Exploratorium without a car is to Caltrain which takes 1h 24m and costs $9 - $11.

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

It takes approximately 1h 24m to get from Palo Alto to Exploratorium, including transfers.

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

Palo Alto to Exploratorium bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St station.

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

Palo Alto to Exploratorium train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound station.

Train or bus from Palo Alto to Exploratorium?

The best way to get from Palo Alto to Exploratorium is to Caltrain which takes 1h 24m and costs $9 - $11. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $3 - $4 and takes 1h 52m.

Where does the Palo Alto to Exploratorium bus arrive?

Palo Alto to Exploratorium bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37 station.

Where does the Palo Alto to Exploratorium train arrive?

Palo Alto to Exploratorium train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Francisco Caltrain Northbound station.

Can I drive from Palo Alto to Exploratorium?

Yes, the driving distance between Palo Alto to Exploratorium is 34 miles. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Palo Alto to Exploratorium.

Where can I stay near Exploratorium?

There are 880+ hotels available in Exploratorium.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Palo Alto to Exploratorium by 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.

Caltrain
best
1. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain NorthboundLocal Weekday / ...
1h 24m
$9–11
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St to Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37Epx
1h 52m
$3–4
Drive 34.1 mi
1. Drive from Palo Alto to Exploratorium34.1 mi
40 min
$7–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Palo Alto to Exploratorium34.1 mi
40 min
$120–150
Bus, BART
1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to San Bruno BART-Bay 5Ecr
2. Take the subway from San Bruno to EmbarcaderoYellow-N / ...
2h 15m
$6–8

Palo Alto to Exploratorium by train, tram, and foot

324Weekly Services

1h 24mAverage Duration

$9Cheapest Price

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Distance: 32.4 mi
Duration: 1h 24m

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

Caltrain operates a train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $7–9 and the journey takes 51 min. Alternatively, SamTrans operates a bus from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St to Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37 3 times a day. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 1h 36m.

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