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Uber and Lyft from Palo Alto to SJC

We estimate UberX at $47–67 and Lyft at $43–53 for the 16.9-mile trip from Palo Alto to San Jose Mineta Airport (SJC), which takes about 29 minutes around midday on a weekday.

$28–$75

Standard ride, on a weekday around midday. Tesla Robotaxi is lowest at $28–$35.

Typical prices, not live

Prices by service

Tesla Robotaxi With safety monitor

4 seats · Self-driving · Lowest

$28–$35

Indicative. Inside Tesla Robotaxi's San Francisco Bay Area, CA service area.

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Taxi Metered taxi

4 seats

$57–$67

Good confidence. San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) meter rates. Hail one, use a taxi stand or a local taxi app.

What these prices include

Each range covers what about half of riders are quoted at this hour. Apps often show different riders different prices at the same moment, so check before you book.

We found no tolls on this route. Tips are not included.

Self-driving service areas are community-traced from operators' published maps and may lag changes. Credit: Robotaxi Tracker (CC BY 4.0) and AV Map.

Estimates, not quotes.

Price by ride type

Ride typeUberLyft
Saver$41–58
Wait & Save · 4 seats		$39–47
Wait & Save · 4 seats
Standard$47–67
UberX · 4 seats		$43–53
Lyft · 4 seats
Faster$55–79
Priority · 4 seats		$49–61
Priority Pickup · 4 seats
Comfort$59–83
Comfort · 4 seats		$58–72
Extra Comfort · 4 seats
XL$66–94
UberXL · 6 seats		$59–73
Lyft XL · 5 seats
Premium$95–136
Black · 4 seats		$101–125
Black · 4 seats
Premium XL$122–175
Black SUV · 6 seats		$122–152
Black SUV · 5 seats
Pet$53–75
Uber Pet · 4 seats		–

Ranges for a weekday around midday, including the SJC airport dropoff fee of $4.00. Tolls we know of are included. Tips are not. .

Taking a taxi

We estimate a metered taxi at $57–67 before tip, from the city's regulated rates. Taxi rates do not surge. See taxi rates in San Francisco.

Self-driving rides on this route

Self-driving rides in San Francisco

  • Tesla Robotaxi. Inside Tesla Robotaxi's San Francisco Bay Area, CA service area. We estimate $28–35.
  • Waymo. Inside Waymo's San Francisco Bay Area, CA service area. We estimate $53–75.

Common questions

How much is an Uber from Palo Alto to SJC?

We estimate UberX at $47–67 around midday on a weekday, and UberXL at $66–94. Prices rise at busy times, so check the app before you book.

How much is a Lyft from Palo Alto to SJC?

We estimate a standard Lyft at $43–53 and Lyft XL at $59–73 around midday on a weekday.

Is Uber or Lyft cheaper from Palo Alto to SJC?

Lyft tends to be a little cheaper on this route in our estimates, but the two are close and either can be cheaper at a given moment. Compare both before booking.

How much is a taxi from Palo Alto to SJC?

We estimate a metered taxi at $57–67, before tip. Taxi rates are regulated and do not surge, so a taxi can be the cheaper choice when ride apps are busy.

How long is the ride from Palo Alto to SJC?

About 29 minutes for 16.9 miles around midday on a weekday. Allow longer at rush hour.

Can I take a self-driving car from Palo Alto to SJC?

Yes. Tesla Robotaxi and Waymo can take this trip, based on the service areas we track. Confirm in the app, because areas change.

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