How to get from San Carlos to East Palo Alto by bus?

From San Carlos to East Palo Alto by bus

To get from San Carlos to East Palo Alto in East Palo Alto, take the ECR bus from El Camino Real & San Carlos Ave station to Redwood City Caltrain-Bay station. Next, take the 296O bus from Redwood City Caltrain-Bay station to University Ave & Woodland Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 1 min. The ride fare is $2.05.

61min$2.05
Walk to bus station
Bus - ECRECR
Bus - 296O296O
Walk to East Palo Alto
Leaves from El Camino Real & San Carlos Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Camino Real & San Carlos Ave
    ID 343063
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - ECRECR
    Wait for bus
    ECR
    Palo Alto Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Redwood City Caltrain-Bay
    9 min
  • 4
    Bus - 296O296O
    Wait for bus
    296O
    Palo Alto Transit Center
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    University Ave & Woodland Ave
    ID 363068
    30 min
  • 6
    Walk to East Palo Alto
    Walk to
    East Palo Alto
    280 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from San Carlos to East Palo Alto by bus via ECR

Take one direct bus from San Carlos to East Palo Alto in East Palo Alto: take the ECR bus from El Camino Real & San Carlos Ave station to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min. The ride fare is $2.05.

74min$2.05
Walk to bus station
Bus - ECRECR
Walk to East Palo Alto
Leaves from El Camino Real & San Carlos Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Camino Real & San Carlos Ave
    ID 343063
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - ECRECR
    Wait for bus
    ECR
    Palo Alto Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to East Palo Alto
    Walk to
    East Palo Alto
    1.97 mi • 41 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from San Carlos to East Palo Alto

The distance between San Carlos, East Palo Alto and East Palo Alto, East Palo Alto is approximately 10.57 mi, which can typically be travelled in 61 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Carlos to East Palo Alto by bus, 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 San Carlos

San Carlos is located at San Carlos, East Palo Alto and the nearest public transit station is El Camino Real & San Carlos Ave.

Train stations close to San Carlos:

  • Redwood City
  • Belmont

Bus stations close to San Carlos:

  • El Camino Real & San Carlos Ave
  • San Carlos Caltrain Station
  • San Carlos Ave & Laurel St

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 W Bayshore Rd & Cooley Ave.

Train stations close to East Palo Alto:

  • Palo Alto
  • California Avenue
  • Menlo Park

Bus stations close to East Palo Alto:

  • W Bayshore Rd & Cooley Ave
  • E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St
  • Donohoe St & Capitol Ave

Related Routes

Alternative route from San Carlos to East Palo Alto by bus via ECR

Take one direct bus from San Carlos to East Palo Alto in East Palo Alto: take the ECR bus from El Camino Real & San Carlos Ave station to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min. The ride fare is $2.05.

74min$2.05
Walk to bus station
Bus - ECRECR
Walk to East Palo Alto
Leaves from El Camino Real & San Carlos Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Camino Real & San Carlos Ave
    ID 343063
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - ECRECR
    Wait for bus
    ECR
    Palo Alto Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to East Palo Alto
    Walk to
    East Palo Alto
    1.97 mi • 41 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from San Carlos to East Palo Alto?

    The fastest way takes 61 minutes, using Bus line ECR, Bus line 296O.

  • What is the alternative route to get from San Carlos to East Palo Alto?

    The alternative route takes 74 minutes, using Bus line ECR.

  • Is there a direct bus between San Carlos and East Palo Alto?

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

  • Which bus line goes from San Carlos to East Palo Alto?

    The ECR bus line goes from El Camino Real & San Carlos Ave station near San Carlos in San Carlos to Palo Alto Transit Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Palo Alto Transit Center station near East Palo Alto in East Palo Alto.

  • How long does it take to travel from San Carlos to East Palo Alto by bus?

    The total travel time between San Carlos in San Carlos and East Palo Alto in East Palo Alto by bus is about 1 hr 1 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near San Carlos to get to East Palo Alto?

    Get on the ECR bus from the El Camino Real & San Carlos Ave stop near San Carlos in San Carlos.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between San Carlos and East Palo Alto?

    Get off the bus at the Palo Alto Transit Center stop, which is closest to East Palo Alto in East Palo Alto.

  • When is the first train from San Carlos to East Palo Alto?

    The first train from San Carlos in San Carlos to East Palo Alto in East Palo Alto is Local. It leaves the San Carlos station at 2:48 PM.

  • How much is the bus fare from San Carlos to East Palo Alto?

    The ride from San Carlos to East Palo Alto costs $2.05.

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