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How to get from Palo Alto to City of Milpitas by light rail and train?

From Palo Alto to City of Milpitas by light rail and train

To get from Palo Alto to City of Milpitas in Milpitas, take the LTD 3 train from Palo Alto station to Mountain View station. Next, take the ORANGE LINE light rail from Mountain View Station station to Great Mall Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min. The ride fare is $5.70.

91min$5.70
Train - LTD 3
LTD 3
Light Rail - ORANGE LINE
Walk to City of Milpitas
Leaves from Palo Alto
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Palo Alto
  • 2
    Train - LTD 3
    Wait for train
    LTD 3
    San Jose Diridon
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mountain View
    ID mountain_view
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Mountain View Station
    ID PS_MVTC
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for light rail
    ORANGE LINE
    Alum Rock
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Great Mall Station
    ID PS_GRML
    43 min
  • 7
    Walk to City of Milpitas
    Walk to
    City of Milpitas
    1.13 mi • 24 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Palo Alto to City of Milpitas by bus and train

To get from Palo Alto to City of Milpitas in Milpitas, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the LTD 3 train from Palo Alto station to San Jose Diridon station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 500 bus and finally take the 66 bus from Santa Clara & 6th (E) station to Main & Curtis (Fs) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 41 min. The ride fare is $7.95.

101min$7.95
Train - LTD 3
LTD 3
Bus - 500500
Bus - 6666
Walk to City of Milpitas
Leaves from Palo Alto
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Palo Alto
  • 2
    Train - LTD 3
    Wait for train
    LTD 3
    San Jose Diridon
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Jose Diridon
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Jose Diridon Station
    ID PS_DRDN
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 500500
    Wait for bus
    500
    Rapid Berryessa BART
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Clara & 6th (E)
    ID 60413
    8 min
  • 7
    Bus - 6666
    Wait for bus
    66
    North Milpitas
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Main & Curtis (Fs)
    34 min
  • 9
    Walk to City of Milpitas
    Walk to
    City of Milpitas
    0.83 mi • 17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Palo Alto to City of Milpitas
The distance between Palo Alto, Milpitas and City of Milpitas, Milpitas is approximately 19.52 mi, which can typically be travelled in 91 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Palo Alto to City of Milpitas by light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Milpitas – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transit stations close to Palo Alto

Palo Alto is located at Palo Alto, Milpitas and the nearest public transit station is Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9.

Train stations close to Palo Alto:

  • California Avenue
  • Menlo Park

Bus stations close to Palo Alto:

  • Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9
  • Palo Alto Transit Center
  • Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 4
Public transit stations close to City of Milpitas, Milpitas

City of Milpitas is located at City of Milpitas, Milpitas and the nearest public transit station is N Milpitas Blvd & Beresford Ct.

BART stations close to City of Milpitas:

  • Milpitas

Bus stations close to City of Milpitas:

  • N Milpitas Blvd & Beresford Ct
  • S Milpitas Blvd & Los Coches St
  • Main & Corning

From Palo Alto to City of Milpitas by bus and train

To get from Palo Alto to City of Milpitas in Milpitas, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the LTD 3 train from Palo Alto station to San Jose Diridon station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 500 bus and finally take the 66 bus from Santa Clara & 6th (E) station to Main & Curtis (Fs) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 41 min. The ride fare is $7.95.

101min$7.95
Train - LTD 3
LTD 3
Bus - 500500
Bus - 6666
Walk to City of Milpitas
Leaves from Palo Alto
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Palo Alto
  • 2
    Train - LTD 3
    Wait for train
    LTD 3
    San Jose Diridon
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Jose Diridon
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Jose Diridon Station
    ID PS_DRDN
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 500500
    Wait for bus
    500
    Rapid Berryessa BART
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Clara & 6th (E)
    ID 60413
    8 min
  • 7
    Bus - 6666
    Wait for bus
    66
    North Milpitas
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Main & Curtis (Fs)
    34 min
  • 9
    Walk to City of Milpitas
    Walk to
    City of Milpitas
    0.83 mi • 17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
  • What is the fastest way to get from Palo Alto to City of Milpitas?

    The fastest way takes 91 minutes, using Bus line LTD 3, Bus line ORANGE LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Palo Alto to City of Milpitas?

    The alternative route takes 101 minutes, using Bus line LTD 3, Bus line 500, Bus line 66.

  • Is there a direct train between Palo Alto and City of Milpitas?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 31 min.

  • Which train line goes from Palo Alto to City of Milpitas?

    The LTD 3 train line goes from San Jose Diridon station near Palo Alto in Palo Alto to Mountain View station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line till Mountain View station near City of Milpitas in Milpitas.

  • How long does it take to travel from Palo Alto to City of Milpitas by train and light rail?

    The total travel time between Palo Alto in Palo Alto and City of Milpitas in Milpitas by train and light rail is about 1 hr 31 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Palo Alto to get to City of Milpitas?

    Get on the LTD 3 train from the San Jose Diridon station near Palo Alto in Palo Alto.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Palo Alto and City of Milpitas?

    Get off the train at the Mountain View station, which is closest to City of Milpitas in Milpitas.

  • How much is the train fare from Palo Alto to City of Milpitas?

    The ride from Palo Alto to City of Milpitas costs $5.70.

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