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How to get fromSan Carlos Airport (SQL) to Palo Altoby bus, train, taxi or car

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There are 5 ways to get from San Carlos Airport (SQL) to Palo Alto by bus, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 295 bus, Caltrain

    best
    1. Take the bus from Alameda de las Pulgas & Whipple Ave to Redwood City Caltrain-Lane Bbus295
    2. Take the train from Redwood City Caltrain Southbound to California Avenue Caltrain SouthboundtrainLocal Weekday / ...
    40 min
    $6–7

  2. Drive 7.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Carlos Airport (SQL) to Palo Altocar7.1 mi
    16 min
    $2

  3. Line 295 bus, Caltrain via San Carlos Caltrain Southbound

    1. Take the bus from Alameda de las Pulgas & Blanford to El Camino Real & San Carlos Avebus295
    2. Take the train from San Carlos Caltrain Southbound to California Avenue Caltrain SouthboundtrainLocal Weekday / ...
    42 min
    $6–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from San Carlos Airport (SQL) to Palo Altotaxi7.1 mi
    16 min
    $30–40

  5. Line 295 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Alameda de las Pulgas & Whipple Ave to Redwood City Caltrain-Lane Bbus295
    2. Take the bus from Redwood City Caltrain-Lane A to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1busEcr / ...
    52 min
    $4–5

San Carlos Airport (SQL) to Palo Alto by bus and train

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration40 minAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between San Carlos Airport (SQL), USA and Palo Alto, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Alameda de las Pulgas & Whipple Ave to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 via Redwood City Caltrain-Lane A in around 52 min.

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