How to get from Palo Alto to Ashland by BART and bus?

By BART and bus

To get from Palo Alto to Ashland in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one BART line: take the 522 bus from El Camino & California (E) station to Santa Clara & 6th (E) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 500 bus and finally take the GREEN BART from Berryessa / North San Jose station to Bay Fair station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 9 min. The ride fare is $5.70.

129min$5.70
Walk to bus station
Bus - 522522
Bus - 500500
BART - GREEN
BART - GREEN
Walk to Ashland
Leaves from El Camino & California (E)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Camino & California (E)
    ID 60335
    0.68 mi • 14 min
  • 2
    Bus - 522522
    Wait for bus
    522
    Rapid Eastridge
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Clara & 6th (E)
    ID 60413
    47 min
  • 4
    Bus - 500500
    Wait for bus
    500
    Rapid Berryessa BART
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Berryessa Transit Center
    ID PS_BERR
    11 min
  • 6
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    Berryessa / North San Jose
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    BART - GREEN
    Wait for BART
    GREEN
    OAK Airport / SF / Daly City
  • 8
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Bay Fair
    36 min
  • 9
    Walk to Ashland
    Walk to
    Ashland
    300 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by BART and bus via 522, 500 and ORANGE

To get from Palo Alto to Ashland in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one BART line: take the 522 bus from El Camino & California (E) station to Santa Clara & 6th (E) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 500 bus and finally take the ORANGE BART from Berryessa / North San Jose station to Bay Fair station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 16 min. The ride fare is $5.70.

136min$5.70
Walk to bus station
Bus - 522522
Bus - 500500
BART - ORANGE
BART - ORANGE
Walk to Ashland
Leaves from El Camino & California (E)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Camino & California (E)
    ID 60335
    0.68 mi • 14 min
  • 2
    Bus - 522522
    Wait for bus
    522
    Rapid Eastridge
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Clara & 6th (E)
    ID 60413
    47 min
  • 4
    Bus - 500500
    Wait for bus
    500
    Rapid Berryessa BART
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Berryessa Transit Center
    ID PS_BERR
    11 min
  • 6
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    Berryessa / North San Jose
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    BART - ORANGE
    Wait for BART
    ORANGE
    OAK Airport / Richmond
  • 8
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Bay Fair
    36 min
  • 9
    Walk to Ashland
    Walk to
    Ashland
    300 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Palo Alto to Ashland

The distance between Palo Alto, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Ashland, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 48.56 mi, which can typically be travelled in 129 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Palo Alto to Ashland 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 Palo Alto

Palo Alto is located at Palo Alto, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is 1290 Page Mill Rd & Hanover St.

Train stations close to Palo Alto:

  • San Antonio
  • California Avenue
  • Palo Alto

Bus stations close to Palo Alto:

  • 1290 Page Mill Rd & Hanover St
  • Hanover & Page Mill (Fire Station) (E)
  • Hanover & Page Mill (W)

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

Ashland is located at Ashland, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is Coelho Dr & Mooney Av.

BART stations close to Ashland:

  • Bay Fair
  • San Leandro
  • Castro Valley

Train stations close to Ashland:

  • Hayward

Bus stations close to Ashland:

  • Coelho Dr & Mooney Av
  • Bay Fair BART
  • Bay Fair BART Station

Related Routes

Alternative route by BART and bus via 522, 500 and ORANGE

To get from Palo Alto to Ashland in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one BART line: take the 522 bus from El Camino & California (E) station to Santa Clara & 6th (E) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 500 bus and finally take the ORANGE BART from Berryessa / North San Jose station to Bay Fair station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 16 min. The ride fare is $5.70.

136min$5.70
Walk to bus station
Bus - 522522
Bus - 500500
BART - ORANGE
BART - ORANGE
Walk to Ashland
Leaves from El Camino & California (E)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Camino & California (E)
    ID 60335
    0.68 mi • 14 min
  • 2
    Bus - 522522
    Wait for bus
    522
    Rapid Eastridge
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Clara & 6th (E)
    ID 60413
    47 min
  • 4
    Bus - 500500
    Wait for bus
    500
    Rapid Berryessa BART
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Berryessa Transit Center
    ID PS_BERR
    11 min
  • 6
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    Berryessa / North San Jose
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    BART - ORANGE
    Wait for BART
    ORANGE
    OAK Airport / Richmond
  • 8
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Bay Fair
    36 min
  • 9
    Walk to Ashland
    Walk to
    Ashland
    300 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 129 minutes, using Bus line 522, Bus line 500, Bus line GREEN.

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

    The alternative route takes 136 minutes, using Bus line 522, Bus line 500, Bus line ORANGE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Palo Alto and Ashland 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 2 hr 9 min.

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

    The 522 bus line goes from El Camino & California (E) station near Palo Alto to Rapid Eastridge station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one BART line till Rapid Eastridge station near Ashland in San Francisco - San Jose, CA

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

    The total travel time between Palo Alto and Ashland in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus and BART is about 2 hr 9 min.

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

    Get on the 522 bus from the El Camino & California (E) stop near Palo Alto in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

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

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

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

    The ride from Palo Alto to Ashland costs $5.70.

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