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San Francisco to Palo Alto

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Schedule

San Francisco → Palo Alto

15:30
San Francisco (California, United States of America)
San Francisco - Palo Alto 3 transfers
Duration: 1 hours 32 min
17:02
Palo Alto (California, United States of America)
Route details
Transfers in the direction San Francisco - Palo Alto
Start
Walk to Van Ness Station, Duration: 1 min
15:31
Van Ness Station
Duration: 17 min
15:48
King St & 4th St
Judah
Walk to San Francisco, Duration: 2 min
15:55
San Francisco
Duration: 48 min
16:43
Palo Alto
Local Weekday
Walk to Palo Alto Transit Center, Duration: 2 min
16:52
Palo Alto Transit Center
Duration: 10 min
17:02
Middlefield & Embarcadero
Stanford Shopping Ctr - Santa Clara TC
WALK, Duration: 16 sec
Finish
15:57
San Francisco (California, United States of America)
San Francisco - Palo Alto 3 transfers
Duration: 1 hours 35 min
17:32
Palo Alto (California, United States of America)
Route details
Transfers in the direction San Francisco - Palo Alto
Start
Walk to Van Ness Station, Duration: 1 min
15:58
Van Ness Station
Duration: 17 min
16:16
King St & 4th St
Judah
Walk to San Francisco, Duration: 2 min
16:25
San Francisco
Duration: 49 min
17:14
Palo Alto
Local Weekday
Walk to Palo Alto Transit Center, Duration: 2 min
17:22
Palo Alto Transit Center
Duration: 10 min
17:32
Middlefield & Embarcadero
Stanford Shopping Ctr - Santa Clara TC
WALK, Duration: 16 sec
Finish
15:47
San Francisco (California, United States of America)
San Francisco - Palo Alto 3 transfers
Duration: 1 hours 45 min
17:32
Palo Alto (California, United States of America)
Route details
Transfers in the direction San Francisco - Palo Alto
Start
Walk to Van Ness Station, Duration: 1 min
15:48
Van Ness Station
Duration: 17 min
16:05
King St & 4th St
Judah
Walk to San Francisco, Duration: 2 min
16:20
San Francisco
Duration: 39 min
16:59
Palo Alto
Express
Walk to El Camino and Stanford Shopping Center, Duration: 4 min
17:21
El Camino and Stanford Shopping Center
Duration: 10 min
17:32
Middlefield & Embarcadero
Stanford Shopping Ctr - Santa Clara TC
WALK, Duration: 16 sec
Finish
15:52
San Francisco (California, United States of America)
San Francisco - Palo Alto 4 transfers
Duration: 1 hours 40 min
17:32
Palo Alto (California, United States of America)
Route details
Transfers in the direction San Francisco - Palo Alto
Start
15:52
Market St & South Van Ness Ave
Duration: 10 min
16:02
Market St & 4th St
Market & Wharves
Walk to 4th St & Market St, Duration: 1 min
16:08
4th St & Market St
Duration: 7 min
16:16
Townsend St & 4th St
Union-Stockton
Walk to San Francisco, Duration: 1 min
16:25
San Francisco
Duration: 49 min
17:14
Palo Alto
Local Weekday
Walk to Palo Alto Transit Center, Duration: 2 min
17:22
Palo Alto Transit Center
Duration: 10 min
17:32
Middlefield & Embarcadero
Stanford Shopping Ctr - Santa Clara TC
WALK, Duration: 16 sec
Finish
15:50
San Francisco (California, United States of America)
San Francisco - Palo Alto 3 transfers
Duration: 1 hours 42 min
17:32
Palo Alto (California, United States of America)
Route details
Transfers in the direction San Francisco - Palo Alto
Start
Walk to 11th St & Market St, Duration: 1 min
15:51
11th St & Market St
Duration: 29 min
16:20
San Bruno Ave & Arleta Ave
San Bruno Rapid
Walk to Bayshore, Duration: 9 min
16:34
Bayshore
Duration: 40 min
17:14
Palo Alto
Local Weekday
Walk to Palo Alto Transit Center, Duration: 2 min
17:22
Palo Alto Transit Center
Duration: 10 min
17:32
Middlefield & Embarcadero
Stanford Shopping Ctr - Santa Clara TC
WALK, Duration: 16 sec
Finish
16:19
San Francisco (California, United States of America)
San Francisco - Palo Alto 2 transfers
Duration: 1 hours 41 min
18:00
Palo Alto (California, United States of America)
Route details
Transfers in the direction San Francisco - Palo Alto
Start
Walk to Van Ness Station, Duration: 1 min
16:20
Van Ness Station
Duration: 17 min
16:37
King St & 4th St
Judah
Walk to San Francisco, Duration: 2 min
16:48
San Francisco
Duration: 44 min
17:32
California Avenue Train Station
Limited
WALK, Duration: 28 min
Finish

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By car (51 km)
37 min
51 km.
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Rideshare
37 min
51 km.
from $2.77

Transport providers

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to California
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$7.07–$9.24

Bus operators

SamTrans

Website:
samtrans.com
Bus from Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37 to Clarke
Ave. Duration:
1h 52m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$1.03–$4.46
Bus from Daly City BART-Bay 1 to Palo
Ave. Duration:
2h 7m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.03–$4.46

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Palo Alto?

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Palo Alto is to bus which costs $1.03 - $4.46 and takes 1h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco to Palo Alto?

The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Palo Alto is to drive which takes 37 min and costs $5.43 - $8.70 .

Is there a direct bus between San Francisco and Palo Alto?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37 and arriving at Clarke Ave & O'Connor St-Ravenswood Shopping Ctr. Services depart three times a day, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 1h 52m.

Is there a direct train between San Francisco and Palo Alto?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound and arriving at California Avenue Caltrain Southbound. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 51 min.

How far is it from San Francisco to Palo Alto?

The distance between San Francisco and Palo Alto is 51 km. The road distance is 52 km.

How do I travel from San Francisco to Palo Alto without a car?

The best way to get from San Francisco to Palo Alto without a car is to Caltrain which takes 51 min and costs $7.07 - $9.24 .

How long does it take to get from San Francisco to Palo Alto?

The Caltrain from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to California Avenue Caltrain Southbound takes 51 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the San Francisco to Palo Alto bus from?

San Francisco to Palo Alto bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37 station.

Where do I catch the San Francisco to Palo Alto train from?

San Francisco to Palo Alto train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound station.

Train or bus from San Francisco to Palo Alto?

The best way to get from San Francisco to Palo Alto is to Caltrain which takes 51 min and costs $7.07 - $9.24 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $1.03 - $4.46 and takes 1h 52m.

Where does the San Francisco to Palo Alto bus arrive?

San Francisco to Palo Alto bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at Clarke Ave & O'Connor St-Ravenswood Shopping Ctr station.

Where does the San Francisco to Palo Alto train arrive?

San Francisco to Palo Alto train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at California Avenue Caltrain Southbound station.

Can I drive from San Francisco to Palo Alto?

Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Palo Alto is 52 km. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from San Francisco to Palo Alto.

Where can I stay near Palo Alto?

There are 588+ hotels available in Palo Alto. Prices start at $57.96 per night.
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