How to Travel from

Palo Alto to Moss Beach

by Car

United States of America Palo Alto Moss Beach

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Palo Alto, United States of America → Moss Beach, United States of America

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Cheapest

Route Navigator Palo Alto - Moss Beach

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Continue onto Middlefield Road

Middlefield Road, 31 м

31 м

Turn left onto Embarcadero Road

Embarcadero Road, 2 km 597 м

2 km 597 м

Turn slight right onto Galvez Street

Galvez Street, 213 м

213 м

Keep right

1 km 186 м

Turn left onto Sand Hill Road

Sand Hill Road, 4 km 460 м

4 km 460 м

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:

+1 800-660-4287

Website:

caltrain.com

Train from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae

Ave. Duration:

31 min

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$6.13–$7.66

Bus operators

SamTrans

Website:

samtrans.com

Bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to Daly

Ave. Duration:

2h 4m

Frequency:

Every 10 minutes

Estimated price:

$1.21–$5.11

Bus from Daly City BART-Bay 4 to Linda

Ave. Duration:

55 min

Frequency:

Every 20 minutes

Estimated price:

$1.21–$5.11

What is the cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Moss Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Moss Beach is to drive which costs $4.89 - $7.61 and takes 41 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Moss Beach?

The fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Moss Beach is to drive which takes 41 min and costs $4.89 - $7.61 .

Is there a direct bus between Palo Alto and Moss Beach?

No, there is no direct bus from Palo Alto to Moss Beach. However, there are services departing from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 and arriving at Etheldore St & California Ave via Daly City BART-Bay 4 and Linda Mar Park N Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.

How far is it from Palo Alto to Moss Beach?

The distance between Palo Alto and Moss Beach is 55 km. The road distance is 46.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Palo Alto to Moss Beach without a car is to Caltrain and taxi which takes 54 min and costs $70.65 - $92.39 .

How long does it take to get from Palo Alto to Moss Beach?

It takes approximately 54 min to get from Palo Alto to Moss Beach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palo Alto to Moss Beach bus from?

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

Where does the Palo Alto to Moss Beach bus arrive?

Palo Alto to Moss Beach bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at Daly City BART-Bay 3 station.

Can I drive from Palo Alto to Moss Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Palo Alto to Moss Beach is 46 km. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Palo Alto to Moss Beach.

Where can I stay near Moss Beach?

There are 279+ hotels available in Moss Beach. Prices start at $56.16 per night.

Fitzgerald Marine Reserve

Fitzgerald Marine Reserve is a marine reserve in California on the Pacific Ocean, located just north of Pillar Point Harbor and Mavericks in the San Mateo County community of Moss Beach. Moss Beach is located approximately 20 miles (32 km) south of San Francisco and 50 miles (80 km) north of Santa Cruz. The reserve is a 32-acre (0 km2) holding which extends from Montara light station at the north to Pillar Point on the south. The reserve consists of a three-mile stretch of beach, tidepool habitat, marsh, erosive bluffs, clifftop trail and cypress and eucalyptus forests. The property is owned by the State of California and managed by San Mateo County as a county park and nature preserve. The reserve is administratively assigned to be part of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. Adjacent to and possibly within the reserve is an endangered species of butterfly, the San Bruno elfin butterfly.

Mavericks

Mavericks is a surfing location in Northern California, US. It is outside Pillar Point Harbor, just north of the town of Half Moon Bay at the village of Princeton-by-the-Sea. After a strong winter storm in the northern Pacific Ocean, waves can routinely crest at over 25 ft (8 m) and top out at over 60 ft (18 m). The break is caused by an unusually shaped underwater rock formation.

Half Moon Bay State Beach

Half Moon Bay State Beach is a 4-mile (6 km) stretch of protected beaches in the state park system of California, United States, on Half Moon Bay. From north to south it comprises Roosevelt, Dunes, Venice, and Francis Beaches. The 181-acre (73 ha) park was established in 1956.

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Palo Alto to Moss Beach

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Route Navigator Palo Alto - Moss Beach

Transport providers

Train operators

Caltrain

Bus operators

SamTrans

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Moss Beach?

What is the fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Moss Beach?

Is there a direct bus between Palo Alto and Moss Beach?

How far is it from Palo Alto to Moss Beach?

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

How long does it take to get from Palo Alto to Moss Beach?

Where do I catch the Palo Alto to Moss Beach bus from?

Where does the Palo Alto to Moss Beach bus arrive?

Can I drive from Palo Alto to Moss Beach?

Where can I stay near Moss Beach?