How to get from Palo Alto to Bodega Bay by bus and train?

From Palo Alto to Bodega Bay by bus and train

To get from Palo Alto to Bodega Bay in Bodega Bay, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the LOCAL WEEKDAY train from Palo Alto station to San Francisco station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 172 bus and finally take the 95 bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall (Platform N1) station to Hwy 1 & Tides Inn - Bodega Bay station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 14 min. The ride fare is $19.50.

254min$19.50
Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
LOCAL WEEKDAY
Bus - 172172
Bus - 9595
Walk to Bodega Bay
Leaves from Palo Alto

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Palo Alto
  • 2
    Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
    Wait for train
    LOCAL WEEKDAY
    San Francisco
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Francisco
    51 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Francisco Lot-Perry St
    ID sflotP
    870 yd • 11 min
  • 5
    Bus - 172172
    Wait for bus
    172
    Santa Rosa via Petaluma
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Rosa Transit Mall
    ID srtm
    125 min
  • 7
    Bus - 9595
    Wait for bus
    95
    Northbound
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hwy 1 & Tides Inn - Bodega Bay
    45 min
  • 9
    Walk to Bodega Bay
    Walk to
    Bodega Bay
    Bay Highway
    680 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Palo Alto to Bodega Bay

The distance between Palo Alto, Bodega Bay and Bodega Bay, Bodega Bay is approximately 111.83 mi, which can typically be travelled in 254 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Palo Alto to Bodega Bay by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Bodega Bay – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Palo Alto

Palo Alto is located at Palo Alto, Bodega Bay and the nearest public transit station is High St & Lytton Ave.

Train stations close to Palo Alto:

  • California Avenue
  • Menlo Park

Bus stations close to Palo Alto:

  • High St & Lytton Ave
  • Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 3
  • Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 4

Public transit stations close to Bodega Bay, Bodega Bay

Bodega Bay is located at Bay Highway, Bodega Bay and the nearest public transit station is Across from Tides Inn.

Bus stations close to Bodega Bay:

  • Across from Tides Inn
  • Hwy 1 & Tides Inn - Bodega Bay

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 254 minutes, using Train line LOCAL WEEKDAY, Bus line 172, Bus line 95.

  • Is there a direct train between Palo Alto and Bodega Bay?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 14 min.

  • Which train line goes from Palo Alto to Bodega Bay?

    The LOCAL WEEKDAY train line goes from San Francisco station near Palo Alto in Palo Alto to San Francisco station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till San Francisco station near Bodega Bay in Bodega Bay.

  • How long does it take to travel from Palo Alto to Bodega Bay by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Palo Alto in Palo Alto and Bodega Bay in Bodega Bay by train and bus is about 4 hr 14 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Palo Alto to get to Bodega Bay?

    Get on the LOCAL WEEKDAY train from the San Francisco station near Palo Alto in Palo Alto.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Palo Alto and Bodega Bay?

    Get off the train at the San Francisco stop, which is closest to Bodega Bay in Bodega Bay.

  • How much is the train fare from Palo Alto to Bodega Bay?

    The ride from Palo Alto to Bodega Bay costs $19.50.

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