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Uber and Lyft from SJC to Palo Alto

We estimate UberX at $48–68 and Lyft at $44–55 for the 17.5-mile trip from San Jose Mineta Airport (SJC) to Palo Alto, which takes about 29 minutes around midday on a weekday.

$29–$76

Standard ride, on a weekday around midday. Tesla Robotaxi is lowest at $29–$36.

Typical prices, not live

Tesla Robotaxi With safety monitor

4 seats · Self-driving · Lowest

$29–$36

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

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Lyft Lyft

4 seats

$44–$55

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Uber UberX

4 seats

$48–$68

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Waymo Driverless

4 seats · Self-driving

$54–$76

Indicative. Inside Waymo's San Francisco Bay Area, CA service area. First Waymo ride? Promo code

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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 type	Uber	Lyft
Saver	$42–59 Wait & Save · 4 seats	$40–48 Wait & Save · 4 seats
Standard	$48–68 UberX · 4 seats	$44–55 Lyft · 4 seats
Faster	$57–80 Priority · 4 seats	$50–62 Priority Pickup · 4 seats
Comfort	$60–85 Comfort · 4 seats	$59–73 Extra Comfort · 4 seats
XL	$68–96 UberXL · 6 seats	$61–75 Lyft XL · 5 seats
Premium	$97–139 Black · 4 seats	$103–128 Black · 4 seats
Premium XL	$125–179 Black SUV · 6 seats	$125–156 Black SUV · 5 seats
Pet	$54–77 Uber Pet · 4 seats	–

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

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 $29–36.
Waymo. Inside Waymo's San Francisco Bay Area, CA service area. We estimate $54–76.

Common questions

How much is an Uber from SJC to Palo Alto?

We estimate UberX at $48–68 around midday on a weekday, and UberXL at $68–96. Prices rise at busy times, so check the app before you book.

How much is a Lyft from SJC to Palo Alto?

We estimate a standard Lyft at $44–55 and Lyft XL at $61–75 around midday on a weekday.

Is Uber or Lyft cheaper from SJC to Palo Alto?

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 long is the ride from SJC to Palo Alto?

About 29 minutes for 17.5 miles around midday on a weekday. Allow longer at rush hour.

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

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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