What is the cheapest way to get from Silicon Valley to Embarcadero Center?

The cheapest way to get from Silicon Valley to Embarcadero Center is to bus which costs $4 - $7 and takes 2h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Silicon Valley to Embarcadero Center?

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

Is there a direct bus between Silicon Valley and Embarcadero Center?

No, there is no direct bus from Silicon Valley to Embarcadero Center. However, there are services departing from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 and arriving at Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37 via Winslow St & Broadway St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Silicon Valley and Embarcadero Center?

No, there is no direct train from Silicon Valley to Embarcadero Center 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 15m.

How far is it from Silicon Valley to Embarcadero Center?

The distance between Silicon Valley and Embarcadero Center is 32 miles. The road distance is 34.1 miles.

How do I travel from Silicon Valley to Embarcadero Center without a car?

The best way to get from Silicon Valley to Embarcadero Center without a car is to Caltrain which takes 1h 15m and costs $9 - $11.

How long does it take to get from Silicon Valley to Embarcadero Center?

It takes approximately 1h 15m to get from Silicon Valley to Embarcadero Center, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Silicon Valley to Embarcadero Center bus from?

Silicon Valley to Embarcadero Center bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 station.

Where do I catch the Silicon Valley to Embarcadero Center train from?

Silicon Valley to Embarcadero Center train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound station.

Train or bus from Silicon Valley to Embarcadero Center?

The best way to get from Silicon Valley to Embarcadero Center is to Caltrain which takes 1h 15m and costs $9 - $11. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $4 - $7 and takes 2h 21m.

Where does the Silicon Valley to Embarcadero Center bus arrive?

Silicon Valley to Embarcadero Center bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at Redwood City Caltrain-Lane B station.

Where does the Silicon Valley to Embarcadero Center train arrive?

Silicon Valley to Embarcadero Center train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Francisco Caltrain Northbound station.

Can I drive from Silicon Valley to Embarcadero Center?

Yes, the driving distance between Silicon Valley to Embarcadero Center is 34 miles. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Silicon Valley to Embarcadero Center.

Where can I stay near Embarcadero Center?

There are 778+ hotels available in Embarcadero Center.

Silicon Valley to Embarcadero Center - 5 ways to travel via Caltrain, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Silicon Valley to Embarcadero Center by train, bus, subway, 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
best
1. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain NorthboundLocal Weekday / ...
1h 15m
$9–11
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to Redwood City Caltrain-Lane BEcr / ...
2. Take the bus from Winslow St & Broadway St to Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37Epx
2h 21m
$4–6
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 7m
$6–8
Drive 33.9 mi
1. Drive from Silicon Valley to Embarcadero Center33.9 mi
39 min
$7–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Silicon Valley to Embarcadero Center33.9 mi
39 min
$120–150

Silicon Valley to Embarcadero Center by train, tram, and foot

324Weekly Services

1h 15mAverage Duration

$9Cheapest Price

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Distance: 31.9 mi
Duration: 1h 15m

What companies run services between Silicon Valley, CA, USA and Embarcadero Center, 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, you can take a bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to Embarcadero Center via Redwood City Caltrain-Lane B, Winslow St & Broadway St, and Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37 in around 2h 21m.

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