What is the cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Ferry Building?

The cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Ferry Building is to bus which costs $3 - $4 and takes 1h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Ferry Building?

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

Is there a direct bus between Palo Alto and Ferry Building?

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 Ferry Building?

No, there is no direct train from Palo Alto to Ferry Building 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 17m.

How far is it from Palo Alto to Ferry Building?

The distance between Palo Alto and Ferry Building is 32 miles. The road distance is 33.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Palo Alto to Ferry Building without a car is to Caltrain which takes 1h 17m and costs $9 - $11.

How long does it take to get from Palo Alto to Ferry Building?

It takes approximately 1h 17m to get from Palo Alto to Ferry Building, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palo Alto to Ferry Building bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Palo Alto to Ferry Building train from?

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

Train or bus from Palo Alto to Ferry Building?

The best way to get from Palo Alto to Ferry Building is to Caltrain which takes 1h 17m and costs $9 - $11. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $3 - $4 and takes 1h 45m.

Where does the Palo Alto to Ferry Building bus arrive?

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

Where does the Palo Alto to Ferry Building train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Palo Alto to Ferry Building?

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

Where can I stay near Ferry Building?

There are 860+ hotels available in Ferry Building.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Palo Alto to Ferry Building 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 Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
1h 17m
$9–11
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St to Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37bus Epx
1h 45m
$3–4
Drive 33.6 mi
1. Drive from Palo Alto to Ferry Buildingcar 33.6 mi
39 min
$7–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Palo Alto to Ferry Buildingtaxi 33.6 mi
39 min
$120–150
Bus, BART
1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to San Bruno BART-Bay 5bus Ecr
2. Take the subway from San Bruno to Embarcaderosubway Yellow-N / ...
2h 8m
$6–8

Palo Alto to Ferry Building by train, tram, and foot

324Weekly Services

1h 17mAverage Duration

$9Cheapest Price

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Distance: 32 mi
Duration: 1h 17m

What companies run services between Palo Alto, CA, USA and Ferry Building, 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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