Bay Area route

Palo Alto to Downtown San Francisco

5.0· 106 Google reviews

From Palo Alto to the Financial District, SoMa and Union Square: the trip up the Peninsula, with the time in the car your own.

  • 15 min free wait at your pickup
  • Quoted per trip, by vehicle
  • Open 24/7, every day of the year

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At a glance

The route, in brief

  • From: Palo Alto
  • To: Downtown San Francisco
  • Usual route: via US-101 North or I-280
  • Typical drive: about 45 minutes in normal traffic
  • Price: quoted per trip, by vehicle
  • Free waiting time: 15 minutes at your pickup address
  • Availability: 24 hours a day, every day of the year

Worth knowing

Notes on this route

  • I-280 is the usual alternative when US-101 is slow.
  • A day of meetings in the city works best by the hour, so the car waits between stops and brings you back.

Vehicles

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  • Lincoln Continental Executive sedan
  • Mercedes S-Class Luxury sedan
  • Chevrolet Suburban Executive SUV
  • Cadillac Escalade Luxury SUV
  • Mercedes Sprinter VIP and standard Sprinter
  • Mini coach For mid-size groups
  • Full-size coach For large groups and events

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What riders say

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5.0

Average of 106 reviews on Google

“Great experience. The driver was very professional and car was very clean. Superior in every way compared to the rideshare companies.”
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“Excellent service for a reasonable rate. And we appreciated the late night pickup at 1am. Will definitely book again.”
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“Timely. Polite. Expert. No reason to hire someone else.”
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Questions

About this route

Which way does the chauffeur drive from Palo Alto to Downtown San Francisco?

The usual route is via US-101 North or I-280. Your chauffeur adjusts it for traffic on the day.

Can I keep the car for a day of meetings in San Francisco?

Yes. Book by the hour, with a three-hour minimum, and the chauffeur waits between stops and drives you back to Palo Alto.

How much is a car service from Palo Alto to Downtown San Francisco?

LimoLane quotes the trip from Palo Alto to Downtown San Francisco individually, because the price depends on the vehicle and the time of travel. Book online to see the options, or call (855) 525-6622, any hour, for a price before you book.

Which vehicles can I book from Palo Alto to Downtown San Francisco?

Executive and luxury sedans and SUVs, Sprinters and coaches are all available from Palo Alto to Downtown San Francisco. A Sprinter keeps a group and its luggage in one vehicle.

Can I book a vehicle by the hour?

Yes. Every LimoLane vehicle can be booked by the hour, with a minimum of three hours. The hourly rate depends on the size and model of the vehicle.

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