Schedule a ride in advance in Palo Alto, CA
Add your trip details, hop in, and go in and around Palo Alto. Or schedule in advance with Uber Reserve. Request a ride anytime up to 90 days ahead.
Tip: Pickup times in Palo Alto may be longer than in bigger cities. If you'd like, you can reserve a ride in advance to get picked up at a time that works for you.
Drive when you want, make what you need in Palo Alto
Make money in Palo Alto on your schedule with deliveries (where available) or rides—or both. You can use your own car or choose a rental through Uber.
Rideshare and other services in Palo Alto, California
Getting around Palo Alto without a car is easier with Uber. Whether you’re heading to work, meeting friends at a restaurant, or running errands in town, Uber helps get you where you need to go. Log in online or open the Uber app and enter your destination to begin traveling in Palo Alto.
Palo Alto-area airport car service
When you need a ride to or from your nearest airport, log in at Uber.com or open the Uber app and either request a ride at that time or schedule one up to 90 days in advance. Choose the name of a nearby airport below to learn how to use Uber to get car service at arrivals and departures. On the linked airport page, you’ll find out where to meet your driver for pickup, how much the trip will cost, and more.
Popular destinations in Palo Alto
Although riders can use Uber to request a ride to pretty much anywhere in and around Palo Alto, some destinations are more popular than others. Here, you can explore popular routes requested by riders near you—with dropoff locations and average route prices.*
Destination | Average price with UberX* |
|---|---|
Facebook MPK 21.6 | $26 |
Stanford Shopping Center | $14 |
Schwab Residential Center | $12 |
Palo Alto Caltrain Station | $12 |
California Ave. Station | $11 |
Palo Alto taxis and other ride options
Frequently asked questions
- Is Uber available in Palo Alto?
Yes. The Uber app gives you the power to request a ride to get around Palo Alto anytime, 24/7.
Tip: Pickup times in Palo Alto may be longer than usual, but you can instead reserve a ride in advance to get picked up at a time that works for you.
- What’s the most affordable way to travel in Palo Alto?
With Uber, you can choose the ride option that works best for your budget when you travel in Palo Alto. To get the possible cost, open the app or use our price estimator. Input your pickup and dropoff locations, and the price estimate for each ride option will appear; scroll to discover what’s currently available.
- Can I get around Palo Alto without a car?
Yes. Log in on Uber.com or open your Uber app to request a ride in Palo Alto, and let your driver take you where you want to go. You can also schedule your ride in advance at a time that’s convenient for you.
- Can I rent a car in Palo Alto?
Yes. Log in on Uber.com or open your Uber app to find out if car rentals are available in your city. If so, choose Rent and complete your reservation with a rental provider on Uber.com or using the Uber app. Then travel in Palo Alto or wherever the road takes you.
- How does Uber in Palo Alto help keep riders safe?
Your safety when traveling in Palo Alto is a top priority. In a few steps, you can access in-app features like the emergency assistance button to call authorities if you need help.
- Is Uber Eats available in Palo Alto?
Yes. Uber Eats offers pickup or food delivery in Palo Alto from your favorite restaurants. Browse lots of food delivery options, place your order, and track it by the minute.
Uber does not tolerate the use of alcohol or drugs by drivers using the Uber app. If you believe your driver may be under the influence of drugs or alcohol, please have the driver end the trip immediately.
Commercial vehicles may be subject to additional state government taxes, which would be over and above the toll.
After the driver has ended the trip, please report any feedback when rating your trip in the Uber app, visiting help.uber.com, or calling 800-664-1378.
You may also contact the California Public Utilities Commission at 800-894-9444 or CIU_intake@cpuc.ca.gov.
In California, due to CPUC requirements, you cannot transport an unaccompanied minor on trips arranged through the Uber app. Keep in mind that in California, a rider must be over 18 to sign up for an Uber account, but if you believe a rider might be underage, you can ask them to confirm their age and let them know that you’ll have to cancel the trip if they are indeed under 18. In addition, you can report requests to transport unaccompanied minors by submitting in-app feedback.
All trips to or from SFO are subject to a $5.50 SFO airport surcharge that applies per vehicle, regardless of the number of riders or type of ride as well as any applicable tolls. All trips to or from OAK are subject to a $3.70 OAK airport surcharge that applies per vehicle, regardless of the number of riders or type of ride as well as any applicable tolls. All trips to or from SJC are subject to a $3 airport surcharge and any applicable tolls. All trips to or from MRY are subject to a $3 airport surcharge and any applicable tolls. UberX, Comfort and Assist trips to or from SMF are subject to a $2.5 surcharge and any applicable tolls. UberXL and Uber Black SUV trips to or from SMF are subject to a $3.00 surcharge and any applicable tolls.
*Sample rider prices are average UberX prices only and do not reflect variations due to geography, traffic delays, promotions, or other factors. Flat rates and minimum fees may apply. Actual prices for rides and scheduled rides may vary.
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