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How to get from Menlo Park to Alto by bus?

By bus

To get from Menlo Park to Alto in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 397 bus from Willow Rd:Blackburn St station to SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MARIN AIRPORTER bus and finally take the 71 bus from Hwy 101 @ Seminary Dr Bus Pad station to Hwy 101 @ Tiburon Wye Bus Pad station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 12 min.

192min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 397397
Bus - MARIN AIRPORTERMARIN AIRPORTER
Bus - 7171
Walk to Alto
Leaves from Willow Rd:Blackburn St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Willow Rd:Blackburn St
    ID 346180
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 397397
    Wait for bus
    397
    San Francisco
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level
    ID 335162
    61 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Terminal 3
    ID T3
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - MARIN AIRPORTERMARIN AIRPORTER
    Wait for bus
    MARIN AIRPORTER
    Hamilton – Novato
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hwy 101 @ Seminary Dr Bus Pad
    ID 40188
    62 min
  • 7
    Bus - 7171
    Wait for bus
    71
    Novato
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hwy 101 @ Tiburon Wye Bus Pad
    ID 40170
    1 min
  • 9
    Walk to Alto
    Walk to
    Alto
    540 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 397 and MARIN AIRPORTER

To get from Menlo Park to Alto in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, take the 397 bus from Willow Rd:Blackburn St station to SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level station. Next, take the MARIN AIRPORTER bus from Terminal 3 station to Hwy 101 @ Seminary Dr Bus Pad station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 29 min.

209min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 397397
Bus - MARIN AIRPORTERMARIN AIRPORTER
Walk to Alto
Leaves from Willow Rd:Blackburn St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Willow Rd:Blackburn St
    ID 346180
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 397397
    Wait for bus
    397
    San Francisco
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level
    ID 335162
    61 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Terminal 3
    ID T3
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - MARIN AIRPORTERMARIN AIRPORTER
    Wait for bus
    MARIN AIRPORTER
    Hamilton – Novato
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hwy 101 @ Seminary Dr Bus Pad
    ID 40188
    62 min
  • 7
    Walk to Alto
    Walk to
    Alto
    1.28 mi • 27 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Menlo Park to Alto

The distance between Menlo Park, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Alto, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 46.52 mi, which can typically be travelled in 192 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Menlo Park to Alto by 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 Menlo Park

Menlo Park is located at Menlo Park, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is Middlefield Rd & Willow Rd.

Train stations close to Menlo Park:

  • Palo Alto
  • Menlo Park
  • California Avenue

Bus stations close to Menlo Park:

  • Middlefield Rd & Willow Rd
  • Willow Rd & Nash Ave
  • Willow Rd / Nash Av

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

Alto is located at Alto, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is Hwy 101 @ Tiburon Wye Bus Pad.

Train stations close to Alto:

  • Larkspur Station

Bus stations close to Alto:

  • Hwy 101 @ Tiburon Wye Bus Pad
  • Tiburon Blvd & Redwood Hwy
  • E Blithedale Av & Tower Dr

Ferry stations close to Alto:

  • Larkspur Ferry Terminal

Alternative route by bus via 397 and MARIN AIRPORTER

To get from Menlo Park to Alto in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, take the 397 bus from Willow Rd:Blackburn St station to SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level station. Next, take the MARIN AIRPORTER bus from Terminal 3 station to Hwy 101 @ Seminary Dr Bus Pad station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 29 min.

209min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 397397
Bus - MARIN AIRPORTERMARIN AIRPORTER
Walk to Alto
Leaves from Willow Rd:Blackburn St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Willow Rd:Blackburn St
    ID 346180
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 397397
    Wait for bus
    397
    San Francisco
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level
    ID 335162
    61 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Terminal 3
    ID T3
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - MARIN AIRPORTERMARIN AIRPORTER
    Wait for bus
    MARIN AIRPORTER
    Hamilton – Novato
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hwy 101 @ Seminary Dr Bus Pad
    ID 40188
    62 min
  • 7
    Walk to Alto
    Walk to
    Alto
    1.28 mi • 27 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Menlo Park to Alto?

    The fastest way takes 192 minutes, using Bus line 397, Bus line MARIN AIRPORTER, Bus line 71.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Menlo Park to Alto?

    The alternative route takes 209 minutes, using Bus line 397, Bus line MARIN AIRPORTER.

  • Is there a direct bus between Menlo Park and Alto in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 12 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Menlo Park to Alto in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    The 397 bus line goes from Willow Rd:Blackburn St station near Menlo Park to San Francisco station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till San Francisco station near Alto in San Francisco - San Jose, CA

  • How long does it take to travel from Menlo Park to Alto in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus?

    The total travel time between Menlo Park and Alto in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus is about 3 hr 12 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Menlo Park to get to Alto in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    Get on the 397 bus from the Willow Rd:Blackburn St stop near Menlo Park in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

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

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

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