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Palo Alto → San Jose
23:54
Palo Alto (California, United States of America)
Palo Alto - San Jose 3 transfers
Duration: 1 hours 11 min
01:05
San Jose (California, United States of America)
Route details
Transfers in the direction
Palo Alto - San Jose
Start
Walk to Middlefield & Embarcadero, Duration: 1 min
23:55
Middlefield & Embarcadero
Duration: 8 min
00:04
Palo Alto Transit Center
Stanford Shopping Ctr - Santa Clara TC
Walk to Palo Alto, Duration: 2 min
00:14
Palo Alto
Duration: 27 min
00:42
San Jose Diridon
Local Weekday
Walk to San Jose Diridon Station, Duration: 4 min
00:49
San Jose Diridon Station
Duration: 11 min
01:00
Saint James
Old Ironsides - Winchester
WALK, Duration: 5 min
Finish
23:54
Palo Alto (California, United States of America)
Palo Alto - San Jose 3 transfers
Duration: 1 hours 13 min
01:07
San Jose (California, United States of America)
Route details
Transfers in the direction
Palo Alto - San Jose
Start
Walk to Middlefield & Embarcadero, Duration: 1 min
23:55
Middlefield & Embarcadero
Duration: 8 min
00:04
Palo Alto Transit Center
Stanford Shopping Ctr - Santa Clara TC
Walk to Palo Alto, Duration: 2 min
00:14
Palo Alto
Duration: 27 min
00:42
San Jose Diridon
Local Weekday
Walk to San Jose Diridon, Duration: 3 min
00:52
San Jose Diridon
Duration: 5 min
00:58
W Santa Clara St& S Almaden Ave
Ohlone-Chynoweth Stn - McKee & White
WALK, Duration: 9 min
Finish
00:03
Palo Alto (California, United States of America)
Palo Alto - San Jose 3 transfers
Duration: 1 hours 18 min
01:22
San Jose (California, United States of America)
Route details
Transfers in the direction
Palo Alto - San Jose
Start
Walk to Middlefield & Embarcadero, Duration: 16 sec
00:04
Middlefield & Embarcadero
Duration: 17 min
00:21
Showers & Pachetti
Stanford Shopping Ctr - Santa Clara TC
Walk to San Antonio, Duration: 40 sec
00:36
San Antonio
Duration: 22 min
00:58
San Jose Diridon
Limited
Walk to San Jose Diridon, Duration: 3 min
01:07
San Jose Diridon
Duration: 5 min
01:13
W Santa Clara St& S Almaden Ave
Almaden & Camden - Mckee & White
WALK, Duration: 9 min
Finish
00:03
Palo Alto (California, United States of America)
Palo Alto - San Jose 2 transfers
Duration: 1 hours 19 min
01:23
San Jose (California, United States of America)
Route details
Transfers in the direction
Palo Alto - San Jose
Start
Walk to Middlefield & Embarcadero, Duration: 16 sec
00:04
Middlefield & Embarcadero
Duration: 17 min
00:21
Showers & Pachetti
Stanford Shopping Ctr - Santa Clara TC
Walk to San Antonio, Duration: 40 sec
00:36
San Antonio
Duration: 22 min
00:58
San Jose Diridon
Limited
WALK, Duration: 25 min
Finish
00:27
Palo Alto (California, United States of America)
Palo Alto - San Jose 3 transfers
Duration: 1 hours 8 min
01:36
San Jose (California, United States of America)
Route details
Transfers in the direction
Palo Alto - San Jose
Start
Walk to Middlefield & Embarcadero, Duration: 16 sec
00:28
Middlefield & Embarcadero
Duration: 16 min
00:44
Showers & Pachetti
Stanford Shopping Ctr - Santa Clara TC
Walk to San Antonio, Duration: 40 sec
00:51
San Antonio
Duration: 22 min
01:13
San Jose Diridon
Local Weekday
Walk to San Jose Diridon, Duration: 3 min
01:22
San Jose Diridon
Duration: 5 min
01:27
W Santa Clara St& S Almaden Ave
San Jose Diridon - Gilroy TC
WALK, Duration: 9 min
Finish
00:27
Palo Alto (California, United States of America)
Palo Alto - San Jose 3 transfers
Duration: 1 hours 16 min
01:44
San Jose (California, United States of America)
Route details
Transfers in the direction
Palo Alto - San Jose
Start
Walk to Middlefield & Embarcadero, Duration: 16 sec
00:28
Middlefield & Embarcadero
Duration: 16 min
00:44
Showers & Pachetti
Stanford Shopping Ctr - Santa Clara TC
Walk to San Antonio, Duration: 40 sec
00:51
San Antonio
Duration: 14 min
01:05
Santa Clara, California Transit Center
Local Weekday
Walk to Santa Clara Transit Center, Duration: 1 min
01:12
Santa Clara Transit Center
Duration: 23 min
01:35
Santa Clara & 1st
Palo Alto TC - Eastridge Rapid
WALK, Duration: 9 min
Finish
Two ways to Travel from Palo Alto to San Jose
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Cheapest
By car (27 km)
Other
Rideshare
Transport providers
Train operators
Caltrain
Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound to San
Ave. Duration:
25 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$5.88–$7.66
Bus operators
Santa Clara VTA
Phone:
+1 408-321-2300
Website:
vta.org
Bus from El Camino & California to Santa
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.16–$5.88
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to San Jose?
The cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to San Jose is to line 22 bus which costs $1 - $5 and takes 1h 18m.
What is the fastest way to get from Palo Alto to San Jose?
The fastest way to get from Palo Alto to San Jose is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs $54.35 - $70.65 .
Is there a direct bus between Palo Alto and San Jose?
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from El Camino & California and arriving at Santa Clara & Almaden Blvd. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 18m.
Is there a direct train between Palo Alto and San Jose?
Yes, there is a direct train departing from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound and arriving at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25 min.
How far is it from Palo Alto to San Jose?
The distance between Palo Alto and San Jose is 24 km. The road distance is 27.1 km.
How do I travel from Palo Alto to San Jose without a car?
The best way to get from Palo Alto to San Jose without a car is to Caltrain which takes 25 min and costs $5 - $6.52 .
How long does it take to get from Palo Alto to San Jose?
The Caltrain from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound takes 25 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Where do I catch the Palo Alto to San Jose bus from?
Palo Alto to San Jose bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, depart from El Camino & California station.
Where do I catch the Palo Alto to San Jose train from?
Palo Alto to San Jose train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound station.
Train or bus from Palo Alto to San Jose?
The best way to get from Palo Alto to San Jose is to Caltrain which takes 25 min and costs $5 - $6.52 . Alternatively, you can line 22 bus, which costs $1 - $5 and takes 1h 18m.
Where does the Palo Alto to San Jose bus arrive?
Palo Alto to San Jose bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, arrive at Santa Clara & Almaden Blvd station.
Where does the Palo Alto to San Jose train arrive?
Palo Alto to San Jose train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound station.
Can I drive from Palo Alto to San Jose?
Yes, the driving distance between Palo Alto to San Jose is 27 km. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Palo Alto to San Jose.
Where can I stay near San Jose?
There are 489+ hotels available in San Jose. Prices start at $76.96 per night.