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How to get from Columbus Ave & Lombard St to East Palo Alto by bus and train?

From Columbus Ave & Lombard St to East Palo Alto by bus and train

To get from Columbus Ave & Lombard St to East Palo Alto in East Palo Alto, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 30 bus from Columbus Ave & Lombard St station to Townsend St & 4th St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LOCAL train and finally take the 281 bus from Lytton Ave & Alma St station to University Ave & Woodland Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 54 min. The ride fare is $12.25.

114min$12.25
Bus - 3030
Train - LOCAL
LOCAL
Bus - 281281
Walk to East Palo Alto
Leaves from Columbus Ave & Lombard St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Columbus Ave & Lombard St
  • 2
    Bus - 3030
    Wait for bus
    30
    Caltrain Depot
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Townsend St & 4th St
    ID 17235
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Francisco
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - LOCAL
    Wait for train
    LOCAL
    Tamien
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Palo Alto
    ID palo_alto
    62 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lytton Ave & Alma St
    ID 347001
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 281281
    Wait for bus
    281
    Onetta Harris Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    University Ave & Woodland Ave
    ID 363074
    10 min
  • 10
    Walk to East Palo Alto
    Walk to
    East Palo Alto
    280 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Columbus Ave & Lombard St to East Palo Alto by bus and train via 30, LTD 5 and 281

To get from Columbus Ave & Lombard St to East Palo Alto in East Palo Alto, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 30 bus from Columbus Ave & Lombard St station to Townsend St & 4th St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LTD 5 train and finally take the 281 bus from Lytton Ave & Alma St station to University Ave & Woodland Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 47 min. The ride fare is $12.25.

107min$12.25
Bus - 3030
Train - LTD 5
LTD 5
Bus - 281281
Walk to East Palo Alto
Leaves from Columbus Ave & Lombard St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Columbus Ave & Lombard St
  • 2
    Bus - 3030
    Wait for bus
    30
    Caltrain Depot
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Townsend St & 4th St
    ID 17235
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Francisco
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - LTD 5
    Wait for train
    LTD 5
    San Jose Diridon
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Palo Alto
    ID palo_alto
    46 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lytton Ave & Alma St
    ID 347001
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 281281
    Wait for bus
    281
    Onetta Harris Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    University Ave & Woodland Ave
    ID 363074
    10 min
  • 10
    Walk to East Palo Alto
    Walk to
    East Palo Alto
    280 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Columbus Ave & Lombard St to East Palo Alto

The distance between Columbus Ave & Lombard St, East Palo Alto and East Palo Alto, East Palo Alto is approximately 34.23 mi, which can typically be travelled in 114 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Columbus Ave & Lombard St to East Palo Alto by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in East Palo Alto – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Columbus Ave & Lombard St

Columbus Ave & Lombard St is located at Columbus Ave & Lombard St, East Palo Alto and the nearest public transit station is Columbus Ave & Lombard St.

Bus stations close to Columbus Ave & Lombard St:

  • Columbus Ave & Lombard St
  • Columbus Ave & Mason St
  • Columbus Ave & Taylor St

Cable Car stations close to Columbus Ave & Lombard St:

  • Columbus Ave & Chestnut St
  • Mason St & Greenwich St
  • Taylor St & Columbus Ave

Public transit stations close to East Palo Alto, East Palo Alto

East Palo Alto is located at East Palo Alto, East Palo Alto and the nearest public transit station is Donohoe St & Capitol Ave.

Train stations close to East Palo Alto:

  • California Avenue
  • Menlo Park
  • Palo Alto

Bus stations close to East Palo Alto:

  • Donohoe St & Capitol Ave
  • Clarke Ave & O'Connor St-Ravenswood Shopping Ctr
  • University Ave & Donohoe St

Alternative route from Columbus Ave & Lombard St to East Palo Alto by bus and train via 30, LTD 5 and 281

To get from Columbus Ave & Lombard St to East Palo Alto in East Palo Alto, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 30 bus from Columbus Ave & Lombard St station to Townsend St & 4th St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LTD 5 train and finally take the 281 bus from Lytton Ave & Alma St station to University Ave & Woodland Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 47 min. The ride fare is $12.25.

107min$12.25
Bus - 3030
Train - LTD 5
LTD 5
Bus - 281281
Walk to East Palo Alto
Leaves from Columbus Ave & Lombard St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Columbus Ave & Lombard St
  • 2
    Bus - 3030
    Wait for bus
    30
    Caltrain Depot
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Townsend St & 4th St
    ID 17235
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Francisco
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - LTD 5
    Wait for train
    LTD 5
    San Jose Diridon
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Palo Alto
    ID palo_alto
    46 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lytton Ave & Alma St
    ID 347001
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 281281
    Wait for bus
    281
    Onetta Harris Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    University Ave & Woodland Ave
    ID 363074
    10 min
  • 10
    Walk to East Palo Alto
    Walk to
    East Palo Alto
    280 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Columbus Ave & Lombard St to East Palo Alto?

    The fastest way takes 114 minutes, using Bus line 30, Bus line LOCAL, Bus line 281.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Columbus Ave & Lombard St to East Palo Alto?

    The alternative route takes 107 minutes, using Bus line 30, Bus line LTD 5, Bus line 281.

  • Is there a direct bus between Columbus Ave & Lombard St and East Palo Alto?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 54 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Columbus Ave & Lombard St to East Palo Alto?

    The 30 bus line goes from Caltrain Depot station near Columbus Ave & Lombard St in North Beach, Sf to Townsend St & 4th St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Townsend St & 4th St station near East Palo Alto in East Palo Alto.

  • How long does it take to travel from Columbus Ave & Lombard St to East Palo Alto by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Columbus Ave & Lombard St in North Beach, Sf and East Palo Alto in East Palo Alto by bus and train is about 1 hr 54 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Columbus Ave & Lombard St to get to East Palo Alto?

    Get on the 30 bus from the Caltrain Depot stop near Columbus Ave & Lombard St in North Beach, Sf.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Columbus Ave & Lombard St and East Palo Alto?

    Get off the bus at the Townsend St & 4th St stop, which is closest to East Palo Alto in East Palo Alto.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Columbus Ave & Lombard St to East Palo Alto?

    The ride from Columbus Ave & Lombard St to East Palo Alto costs $12.25.

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