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How to get from Palo Alto to Castro Valley by BART, bus and train?

By BART, bus and train

To get from Palo Alto to Castro Valley in Castro Valley, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one BART line: take the 22 bus from El Camino & Page Mill station to Santa Clara Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CC train and finally take the BLUE BART from Coliseum/Oakland Airport station to Castro Valley station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 9 min. The ride fare is $19.00.

129min$19.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2222
Train - CC
BART - BLUE
BART - BLUE
Leaves from El Camino & Page Mill

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Camino & Page Mill
    830 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2222
    Wait for bus
    22
    Eastridge
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Clara Transit Center
    ID PS_SCTC
    47 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Santa Clara Caltrain
    ID santa_clara
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - CC
    Wait for train
    CC
    Sacramento
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Oakland Coliseum/Airport Station
    49 min
  • 7
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    Coliseum/Oakland Airport
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    BART - BLUE
    Wait for BART
    BLUE
    SF / OAK Airport / Dublin/Pleasanton
  • 9
    Ride to BART station Castro Valley
    Ride to BART station
    Castro Valley
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by BART, bus and train via 522, CC and BLUE

To get from Palo Alto to Castro Valley in Castro Valley, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one BART line: take the 522 bus from El Camino & California (E) station to Santa Clara Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CC train and finally take the BLUE BART from Coliseum/Oakland Airport station to Castro Valley station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 22 min. The ride fare is $19.00.

142min$19.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 522522
Train - CC
BART - BLUE
BART - BLUE
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 Transit Center
    ID PS_SCTC
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Santa Clara Caltrain
    ID santa_clara
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - CC
    Wait for train
    CC
    Sacramento
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Oakland Coliseum/Airport Station
    49 min
  • 7
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    Coliseum/Oakland Airport
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    BART - BLUE
    Wait for BART
    BLUE
    SF / OAK Airport / Dublin/Pleasanton
  • 9
    Ride to BART station Castro Valley
    Ride to BART station
    Castro Valley
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Palo Alto to Castro Valley

The distance between Palo Alto, Castro Valley and Castro Valley, Castro Valley is approximately 58.92 mi, which can typically be travelled in 129 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Palo Alto to Castro Valley by BART, bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Castro Valley – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Palo Alto

Palo Alto is located at Palo Alto, Castro Valley 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 Castro Valley, Castro Valley

Castro Valley is located at Castro Valley, Castro Valley and the nearest public transit station is Castro Valley BART Station.

BART stations close to Castro Valley:

  • Castro Valley
  • Hayward
  • Bay Fair

Train stations close to Castro Valley:

  • Hayward

Bus stations close to Castro Valley:

  • Castro Valley BART Station
  • Castro Valley BART
  • Redwood Rd & Vegas Av

Alternative route by BART, bus and train via 522, CC and BLUE

To get from Palo Alto to Castro Valley in Castro Valley, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one BART line: take the 522 bus from El Camino & California (E) station to Santa Clara Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CC train and finally take the BLUE BART from Coliseum/Oakland Airport station to Castro Valley station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 22 min. The ride fare is $19.00.

142min$19.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 522522
Train - CC
BART - BLUE
BART - BLUE
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 Transit Center
    ID PS_SCTC
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Santa Clara Caltrain
    ID santa_clara
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - CC
    Wait for train
    CC
    Sacramento
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Oakland Coliseum/Airport Station
    49 min
  • 7
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    Coliseum/Oakland Airport
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    BART - BLUE
    Wait for BART
    BLUE
    SF / OAK Airport / Dublin/Pleasanton
  • 9
    Ride to BART station Castro Valley
    Ride to BART station
    Castro Valley
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 129 minutes, using Bus line 22, Bus line CC, Bus line BLUE.

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

    The alternative route takes 142 minutes, using Bus line 522, Bus line CC, Bus line BLUE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Palo Alto and Castro Valley?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one BART line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 9 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Palo Alto to Castro Valley?

    The 22 bus line goes from El Camino & Page Mill station near Palo Alto in San Francisco - San Jose, CA to Eastridge station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one BART line till Eastridge station near Castro Valley in Castro Valley.

  • How long does it take to travel from Palo Alto to Castro Valley by bus, train and BART?

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

  • Where do I get on the bus near Palo Alto to get to Castro Valley?

    Get on the 22 bus from the El Camino & Page Mill stop near Palo Alto in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Palo Alto and Castro Valley?

    Get off the bus at the Eastridge station, which is closest to Castro Valley in Castro Valley.

  • How much is the total bus, train and BART fare from Palo Alto to Castro Valley?

    The ride from Palo Alto to Castro Valley costs $19.00.

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