How to get from East Palo Alto to Alamo by BART and bus?

By BART and bus

To get from East Palo Alto to Alamo in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one BART line: take the 397 bus from Bay Rd & University Ave Nearside station to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ECR bus and finally take the YELLOW BART from Daly City station to Walnut Creek station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 53 min. The ride fare is $8.80.

233min$8.80
Bus - 397397
Bus - ECRECR
BART - YELLOW
BART - YELLOW
Walk to Alamo
Leaves from Bay Rd & University Ave Nearside

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    East Palo Alto
  • 2
    Bus - 397397
    Wait for bus
    397
    Palo Alto Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9
    ID 347609
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - ECRECR
    Wait for bus
    ECR
    Daly City BART
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Daly City Bart-Bay 1
    101 min
  • 7
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    Daly City
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    BART - YELLOW
    Wait for BART
    YELLOW
    San Francisco / Antioch
  • 9
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Walnut Creek
    52 min
  • 10
    Walk to Alamo
    Walk to
    Alamo
    2.22 mi • 46 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by BART and bus via 296O, ECR and YELLOW

To get from East Palo Alto to Alamo in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one BART line: take the 296O bus from Bay Rd & University Ave station to El Camino Real & Jefferson Ave station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ECR bus and finally take the YELLOW BART from Daly City station to Walnut Creek station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 24 min. The ride fare is $8.80.

264min$8.80
Bus - 296O296O
Bus - ECRECR
BART - YELLOW
BART - YELLOW
Walk to Alamo
Leaves from Bay Rd & University Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    East Palo Alto
  • 2
    Bus - 296O296O
    Wait for bus
    296O
    Redwood City Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Camino Real & Jefferson Ave
    27 min
  • 4
    Bus - ECRECR
    Wait for bus
    ECR
    Daly City BART
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Daly City Bart-Bay 1
    83 min
  • 6
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    Daly City
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    BART - YELLOW
    Wait for BART
    YELLOW
    San Francisco / Antioch
  • 8
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Walnut Creek
    52 min
  • 9
    Walk to Alamo
    Walk to
    Alamo
    2.22 mi • 46 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from East Palo Alto to Alamo

The distance between East Palo Alto, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Alamo, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 63.2 mi, which can typically be travelled in 233 min. Moovit will show you the directions from East Palo Alto to Alamo by BART and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Francisco - San Jose, CA – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to East Palo Alto

East Palo Alto is located at East Palo Alto, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is Bay Rd & University Ave Nearside.

Train stations close to East Palo Alto:

  • Palo Alto

Bus stations close to East Palo Alto:

  • Bay Rd & University Ave Nearside
  • Bay Rd & University Ave Farside
  • Bay Rd & Gloria Way

Public transit stations close to Alamo, San Francisco - San Jose, CA

Alamo is located at Alamo, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is S Main St and Rudgear Rd.

BART stations close to Alamo:

  • Walnut Creek

Bus stations close to Alamo:

  • S Main St and Rudgear Rd
  • S Main St and Crest Ave
  • Creekside Dr and End

Related Routes

Alternative route by BART and bus via 296O, ECR and YELLOW

To get from East Palo Alto to Alamo in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one BART line: take the 296O bus from Bay Rd & University Ave station to El Camino Real & Jefferson Ave station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ECR bus and finally take the YELLOW BART from Daly City station to Walnut Creek station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 24 min. The ride fare is $8.80.

264min$8.80
Bus - 296O296O
Bus - ECRECR
BART - YELLOW
BART - YELLOW
Walk to Alamo
Leaves from Bay Rd & University Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    East Palo Alto
  • 2
    Bus - 296O296O
    Wait for bus
    296O
    Redwood City Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Camino Real & Jefferson Ave
    27 min
  • 4
    Bus - ECRECR
    Wait for bus
    ECR
    Daly City BART
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Daly City Bart-Bay 1
    83 min
  • 6
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    Daly City
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    BART - YELLOW
    Wait for BART
    YELLOW
    San Francisco / Antioch
  • 8
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Walnut Creek
    52 min
  • 9
    Walk to Alamo
    Walk to
    Alamo
    2.22 mi • 46 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from East Palo Alto to Alamo?

    The fastest way takes 233 minutes, using Bus line 397, Bus line ECR, Bus line YELLOW.

  • What is the alternative route to get from East Palo Alto to Alamo?

    The alternative route takes 264 minutes, using Bus line 296O, Bus line ECR, Bus line YELLOW.

  • Is there a direct bus between East Palo Alto and Alamo in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one BART line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 53 min.

  • Which bus line goes from East Palo Alto to Alamo in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    The 397 bus line goes from Palo Alto Transit Center station near East Palo Alto to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one BART line till Alamo station near Alamo in San Francisco - San Jose, CA

  • How long does it take to travel from East Palo Alto to Alamo in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus and BART?

    The total travel time between East Palo Alto and Alamo in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus and BART is about 3 hr 53 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near East Palo Alto to get to Alamo in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    Get on the 397 bus from the Palo Alto Transit Center stop near East Palo Alto in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between East Palo Alto and Alamo in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    Get off the bus at the Alamo station, which is closest to Alamo in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How much is the total bus and BART fare from East Palo Alto to Alamo?

    The ride from East Palo Alto to Alamo costs $8.80.

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