How to get from Palo Alto to Chinatown by bus, light rail and train?

From Palo Alto to Chinatown by bus, light rail and train

To get from Palo Alto to Chinatown in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one light rail line: take the 22 bus from El Camino & Page Mill (W) station to Palo Alto Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LOCAL WEEKDAY train and finally take the T light rail from 4th Street 808 station to Chinatown - Rose Pak Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 34 min. The ride fare is $13.25. The bus, light rail and train schedule from Palo Alto may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and train schedule to Chinatown on the Moovit app.

94min$13.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2222
Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
LOCAL WEEKDAY
Light Rail - T
Light Rail - T
Walk to Chinatown
Leaves from El Camino & Page Mill (W)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Camino & Page Mill (W)
    840 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2222
    Wait for bus
    22
    Palo Alto
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Palo Alto Transit Center
    ID PS_PATC
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Palo Alto
    ID palo_alto
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
    Wait for train
    LOCAL WEEKDAY
    San Francisco
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Francisco
    51 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    4th Street 808
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - T
    Wait for light rail
    T
    Chinatown
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Chinatown - Rose Pak Station
    ID 17876
    12 min
  • 10
    Walk to Chinatown
    Walk to
    Chinatown
    140 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Palo Alto to Chinatown by bus, light rail and train via 22, EXPRESS and T

To get from Palo Alto to Chinatown in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one light rail line: take the 22 bus from El Camino & Page Mill (W) station to Palo Alto Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the EXPRESS train and finally take the T light rail from 4th Street 808 station to Chinatown - Rose Pak Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 28 min. The ride fare is $13.25. The bus, light rail and train schedule from Palo Alto may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and train schedule to Chinatown on the Moovit app.

88min$13.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2222
Train - EXPRESS
EXPRESS
Light Rail - T
Light Rail - T
Walk to Chinatown
Leaves from El Camino & Page Mill (W)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Camino & Page Mill (W)
    840 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2222
    Wait for bus
    22
    Palo Alto
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Palo Alto Transit Center
    ID PS_PATC
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Palo Alto
    ID palo_alto
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    EXPRESS
    San Francisco
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Francisco
    39 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    4th Street 808
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - T
    Wait for light rail
    T
    Chinatown
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Chinatown - Rose Pak Station
    ID 17876
    12 min
  • 10
    Walk to Chinatown
    Walk to
    Chinatown
    140 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Palo Alto to Chinatown

The distance between Palo Alto, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Chinatown, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 34.21 mi, which can typically be travelled in 94 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Palo Alto to Chinatown by bus, light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Francisco - San Jose, CA – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Light Rail And Train schedule from Palo Alto to Chinatown

To check the bus, light rail and train schedule from Palo Alto to Chinatown using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Palo Alto) and destination (Chinatown), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, light rail and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, light rail and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus, light rail and train schedules.

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Alternative route from Palo Alto to Chinatown by bus, light rail and train via 22, EXPRESS and T

To get from Palo Alto to Chinatown in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one light rail line: take the 22 bus from El Camino & Page Mill (W) station to Palo Alto Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the EXPRESS train and finally take the T light rail from 4th Street 808 station to Chinatown - Rose Pak Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 28 min. The ride fare is $13.25. The bus, light rail and train schedule from Palo Alto may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and train schedule to Chinatown on the Moovit app.

88min$13.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2222
Train - EXPRESS
EXPRESS
Light Rail - T
Light Rail - T
Walk to Chinatown
Leaves from El Camino & Page Mill (W)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Camino & Page Mill (W)
    840 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2222
    Wait for bus
    22
    Palo Alto
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Palo Alto Transit Center
    ID PS_PATC
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Palo Alto
    ID palo_alto
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    EXPRESS
    San Francisco
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Francisco
    39 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    4th Street 808
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - T
    Wait for light rail
    T
    Chinatown
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Chinatown - Rose Pak Station
    ID 17876
    12 min
  • 10
    Walk to Chinatown
    Walk to
    Chinatown
    140 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 94 minutes, using Bus line 22, Train line LOCAL WEEKDAY, Light Rail line T.

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

    The alternative route takes 88 minutes, using Bus line 22, Train line EXPRESS, Light Rail line T.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 34 min.

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

    The 22 bus line goes from El Camino & Page Mill (W) station near Palo Alto to Palo Alto station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one light rail line till Palo Alto station near Chinatown in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Palo Alto to Chinatown in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus, train and light rail?

    The total travel time between Palo Alto and Chinatown in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus, train and light rail is about 1 hr 34 min.

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

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

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

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

  • When is the first train from Palo Alto to Chinatown in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    The first train from Palo Alto to Chinatown in San Francisco - San Jose, CA is San Francisco Caltrain Southbound - San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound. It leaves the California Avenue station at 10:07 PM.

  • How much is the total bus, train and light rail fare from Palo Alto to Chinatown?

    The ride from Palo Alto to Chinatown costs $13.25.

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