How to get from Palo Alto to Del Mar by bus and train?

Palo Alto to Del Mar - Bus Schedule

The 522 bus from Palo Alto to Del Mar runs from 5:23 AM to 10:23 PM, with departures every 10-25 min. The trip takes about 12 hr 15 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Palo Alto to Del Mar by bus and train

To get from Palo Alto to Del Mar in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 522 bus from El Camino & Page Mill station to Santa Clara & Montgomery (E) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREYHOUND US0800 bus and finally take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Los Angeles station to Solana Beach Amtrak Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 12 hr 15 min. The bus and train schedule from Palo Alto may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Del Mar on the Moovit app.

735min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 522522
Bus - GREYHOUND US0800GREYHOUND US0800
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Walk to Del Mar
Leaves from El Camino & Page Mill

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Camino & Page Mill
    0.53 mi • 11 min
  • 2
    Bus - 522522
    Wait for bus
    522
    Rapid Eastridge
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Clara & Montgomery (E)
    ID 60408
    61 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Jose Diridon Station
    ID SJO6
    170 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0800GREYHOUND US0800
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0800
    Los Angeles Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Los Angeles Union Station
    ID LAD6
    425 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Los Angeles
    ID LAX
    480 yd • 6 min
  • 8
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Solana Beach Amtrak Station
    ID SOL
    132 min
  • 10
    Walk to Del Mar
    Walk to
    Del Mar
    1.7 mi • 35 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Palo Alto to Del Mar

The distance between Palo Alto, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Del Mar, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 446.78 mi, which can typically be traveled in 735 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Palo Alto to Del Mar by bus 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 And Train schedule from Palo Alto to Del Mar

To check the bus and train schedule from Palo Alto to Del Mar using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Palo Alto) and destination (Del Mar), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus 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 and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 735 minutes, using Bus line 522, Bus line GREYHOUND US0800, Train line PACIFIC SURFLINER.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total traveling time is 12 hr 15 min.

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

    The 522 bus line goes from El Camino & Page Mill station near Palo Alto to Santa Clara & Montgomery (E) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Santa Clara & Montgomery (E) station near Del Mar in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

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

    The total travel time between Palo Alto and Del Mar in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus and train is about 12 hr 15 min.

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

    Get on the 522 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 traveling between Palo Alto and Del Mar in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    Get off the bus at the Santa Clara & Montgomery (E) station, which is closest to Del Mar in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

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