Commute from Daly City to Palo Alto
Driving wins at 8 AM: about 47 minutes versus 89 by transit.
| Mode | Time at 8 AM | Distance | Typical route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Driving | 47 min | 28.7 mi | US-101 S |
| Transit | 1h 29m | 26.5 mi | — |
Weekday morning peak (Tuesday 8 AM departure), Google Maps traffic data. Times checked August 2026.
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Daly City is the fog belt's BART gateway — first big park-and-ride outside San Francisco and a 15-minute ride to downtown.
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