How to get from Tropics to East Palo Alto by bus?

From Tropics to East Palo Alto by bus

To get from Tropics to East Palo Alto in East Palo Alto, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 3 bus from Tropics station to Decoto Rd & Union Square station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the DB1 bus and finally take the 281 bus from Newbridge St & Willow Rd station to University Ave & Woodland Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 17 min. The ride fare is $8.00.

77min$8.00
Bus - 33
Bus - DB1DB1
Bus - 281281
Walk to East Palo Alto
Leaves from Tropics

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Tropics
  • 2
    Bus - 33
    Wait for bus
    3
    Inbound
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Decoto Rd & Union Square
    ID 3521420
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Decoto Rd:Meyers Dr
    ID 53338
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - DB1DB1
    Wait for bus
    DB1
    To Stanford Research Park
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Willow Rd & Newbridge St
    ID 55804
    23 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Newbridge St & Willow Rd
    ID 363043
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 281281
    Wait for bus
    281
    Stanford Oval
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    University Ave & Woodland Ave
    ID 363068
    14 min
  • 10
    Walk to East Palo Alto
    Walk to
    East Palo Alto
    280 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Tropics to East Palo Alto by bus via 97, DB and 281

To get from Tropics to East Palo Alto in East Palo Alto, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 97 bus from Alvarado-Niles Rd And Medallion Ave station to Decoto Rd:Union Square station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the DB bus and finally take the 281 bus from Newbridge St & Willow Rd station to University Ave & Woodland Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

75min$6.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 9797
Bus - DBDB
Bus - 281281
Walk to East Palo Alto
Leaves from Alvarado-Niles Rd And Medallion Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Alvarado-Niles Rd And Medallion Ave
    0.61 mi • 13 min
  • 2
    Bus - 9797
    Wait for bus
    97
    Union City BART
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Decoto Rd:Union Square
    ID 57718
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Decoto Rd:Meyers Dr
    ID 53338
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - DBDB
    Wait for bus
    DB
    To Stanford University
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Willow Rd & Newbridge St
    ID 55804
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Newbridge St & Willow Rd
    ID 363043
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 281281
    Wait for bus
    281
    Stanford Oval
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    University Ave & Woodland Ave
    ID 363068
    14 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 Tropics to East Palo Alto

The distance between Tropics, East Palo Alto and East Palo Alto, East Palo Alto is approximately 16.43 mi, which can typically be travelled in 77 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Tropics 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 Tropics

Tropics is located at Tropics, East Palo Alto and the nearest public transit station is Almaden Bl & Cumana Dr.

Bus stations close to Tropics:

  • Almaden Bl & Cumana Dr
  • Almaden Bl & Chechester Dr
  • Almaden Bl & Kawella Cir

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 & Newell Rd.

Train stations close to East Palo Alto:

  • California Avenue
  • Palo Alto
  • Menlo Park

Bus stations close to East Palo Alto:

  • W Bayshore Rd & Newell Rd
  • University Ave & Woodland Ave
  • Woodland Ave & University Ave

Related Routes

Alternative route from Tropics to East Palo Alto by bus via 97, DB and 281

To get from Tropics to East Palo Alto in East Palo Alto, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 97 bus from Alvarado-Niles Rd And Medallion Ave station to Decoto Rd:Union Square station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the DB bus and finally take the 281 bus from Newbridge St & Willow Rd station to University Ave & Woodland Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

75min$6.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 9797
Bus - DBDB
Bus - 281281
Walk to East Palo Alto
Leaves from Alvarado-Niles Rd And Medallion Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Alvarado-Niles Rd And Medallion Ave
    0.61 mi • 13 min
  • 2
    Bus - 9797
    Wait for bus
    97
    Union City BART
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Decoto Rd:Union Square
    ID 57718
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Decoto Rd:Meyers Dr
    ID 53338
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - DBDB
    Wait for bus
    DB
    To Stanford University
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Willow Rd & Newbridge St
    ID 55804
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Newbridge St & Willow Rd
    ID 363043
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 281281
    Wait for bus
    281
    Stanford Oval
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    University Ave & Woodland Ave
    ID 363068
    14 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 Tropics to East Palo Alto?

    The fastest way takes 77 minutes, using Bus line 3, Bus line DB1, Bus line 281.

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

    The alternative route takes 75 minutes, using Bus line 97, Bus line DB, Bus line 281.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 17 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Tropics to East Palo Alto?

    The 3 bus line goes from Inbound station near Tropics in Union City to Decoto Rd & Union Square station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Decoto Rd & Union Square station near East Palo Alto in East Palo Alto.

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

    The total travel time between Tropics in Union City and East Palo Alto in East Palo Alto by bus is about 1 hr 17 min.

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

    Get on the 3 bus from the Inbound stop near Tropics in Union City.

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

    Get off the bus at the Decoto Rd & Union Square stop, which is closest to East Palo Alto in East Palo Alto.

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

    The ride from Tropics to East Palo Alto costs $8.00.

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