How to get from Palo Alto to 940 Sutter Street by bus, light rail and train?

From Palo Alto to 940 Sutter Street by bus, light rail and train

To get from Palo Alto to 940 Sutter Street in Downton/Civic Center, you’ll need to take one train line, one light rail line and one bus line: take the LOCAL WEEKDAY train from California Avenue station to San Francisco station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the T light rail and finally take the 38R bus from Geary St & Stockton St/Union Square station to Geary St & Leavenworth St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 41 min. The ride fare is $10.75. The bus, light rail and train schedule from Palo Alto may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and train schedule to 940 Sutter Street on the Moovit app.

101min$10.75

LOCAL WEEKDAY

38R

Leaves from California Avenue

Step by Step

1
Walk to train station
California Avenue
ID california_ave
0.95 mi • 20 min
2

Wait for train
LOCAL WEEKDAY
San Francisco
3
Ride to train station
San Francisco
54 min
4
Walk to light rail station
4th Street 808
80 yd • 2 min
5

Wait for light rail
T
Chinatown
6
Ride to light rail station
Union Square/Market St Station Northbound
ID 17877
8 min
7
Walk to bus station
Geary St & Stockton St/Union Square
ID 14766
60 yd • 1 min
8
38R
Wait for bus
38R
48th Avenue
9
Ride to bus station
Geary St & Leavenworth St
ID 14303
3 min
10
Walk to
940 Sutter Street
940 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94109, USA
340 yd • 4 min

*Duration based on 8am traffic

Public transit directions from Palo Alto to 940 Sutter Street

The distance between Palo Alto, Downton/Civic Center and 940 Sutter Street, Downton/Civic Center is approximately 34.35 mi, which can typically be travelled in 101 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Palo Alto to 940 Sutter Street by bus, light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Downton/Civic Center – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Light Rail And Train schedule from Palo Alto to 940 Sutter Street

To check the bus, light rail and train schedule from Palo Alto to 940 Sutter Street using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Palo Alto) and destination (940 Sutter Street), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, light rail and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, light rail and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus, light rail and train schedules.

Questions & Answers

What is the fastest way to get from Palo Alto to 940 Sutter Street?
The fastest way takes 101 minutes, using Train line LOCAL WEEKDAY, Light Rail line T, Bus line 38R.
Is there a direct train between Palo Alto and 940 Sutter Street?
No, you’ll have to take one train line, one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 41 min.
Which train line goes from Palo Alto to 940 Sutter Street?
The LOCAL WEEKDAY train line goes from California Avenue station near Palo Alto in San Francisco - San Jose, CA to San Francisco station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line till San Francisco station near 940 Sutter Street in Downton/Civic Center.
How long does it take to travel from Palo Alto to 940 Sutter Street by train, light rail and bus?
The total travel time between Palo Alto in San Francisco - San Jose, CA and 940 Sutter Street in Downton/Civic Center by train, light rail and bus is about 1 hr 41 min.
Where do I get on the train near Palo Alto to get to 940 Sutter Street?
Get on the LOCAL WEEKDAY train from the California Avenue station near Palo Alto in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.
Where do I get off the train when travelling between Palo Alto and 940 Sutter Street?
Get off the train at the San Francisco stop, which is closest to 940 Sutter Street in Downton/Civic Center.
When is the last train from Palo Alto to 940 Sutter Street?
The last train from Palo Alto in San Francisco - San Jose, CA to 940 Sutter Street in Downton/Civic Center is the San Francisco Caltrain Southbound - San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound line. It leaves the California Avenue station at 3:22 PM.
How much is the total train, light rail and bus fare from Palo Alto to 940 Sutter Street?
The ride from Palo Alto to 940 Sutter Street costs $10.75.

Last updated on October 24, 2026

How to get from Palo Alto to 940 Sutter Street by bus, light rail and train?

From Palo Alto to 940 Sutter Street by bus, light rail and train

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