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How to get from Redwood City Caltrain Station to East Palo Alto by bus and train?

From Redwood City Caltrain Station to East Palo Alto by bus and train

To get from Redwood City Caltrain Station to East Palo Alto in East Palo Alto, take the LTD 3 train from Redwood City station to Palo Alto station. Next, take the 280 bus from Lytton Ave & Alma St station to University Ave & Woodland Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 28 min. The ride fare is $7.50.

28min$7.50
Train - LTD 3
LTD 3
Bus - 280280
Walk to East Palo Alto
Leaves from Redwood City

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Redwood City Caltrain Station
  • 2
    Train - LTD 3
    Wait for train
    LTD 3
    San Jose Diridon
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Palo Alto
    ID palo_alto
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lytton Ave & Alma St
    ID 347001
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 280280
    Wait for bus
    280
    East Palo Alto
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    University Ave & Woodland Ave
    ID 363074
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to East Palo Alto
    Walk to
    East Palo Alto
    280 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Redwood City Caltrain Station to East Palo Alto by bus and train via LTD 3 and 281

To get from Redwood City Caltrain Station to East Palo Alto in East Palo Alto, take the LTD 3 train from Redwood City station to Palo Alto station. Next, 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 39 min. The ride fare is $7.50.

39min$7.50
Train - LTD 3
LTD 3
Bus - 281281
Walk to East Palo Alto
Leaves from Redwood City

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Redwood City Caltrain Station
  • 2
    Train - LTD 3
    Wait for train
    LTD 3
    San Jose Diridon
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Palo Alto
    ID palo_alto
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lytton Ave & Alma St
    ID 347001
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 281281
    Wait for bus
    281
    Onetta Harris Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    University Ave & Woodland Ave
    ID 363074
    10 min
  • 7
    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 Redwood City Caltrain Station to East Palo Alto

The distance between Redwood City Caltrain Station, East Palo Alto and East Palo Alto, East Palo Alto is approximately 6.68 mi, which can typically be travelled in 28 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Redwood City Caltrain Station 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 Redwood City Caltrain Station

Redwood City Caltrain Station is located at Redwood City Caltrain Station, East Palo Alto and the nearest public transit station is Jefferson Ave at Adams St.

Train stations close to Redwood City Caltrain Station:

  • Redwood City
  • San Carlos

Bus stations close to Redwood City Caltrain Station:

  • Jefferson Ave at Adams St
  • Redwood City Caltrain-Bay
  • El Camino Real & Jefferson 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 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
  • 2111 University Ave-Bell St Park
  • University Ave & Donohoe St

Alternative route from Redwood City Caltrain Station to East Palo Alto by bus and train via LTD 3 and 281

To get from Redwood City Caltrain Station to East Palo Alto in East Palo Alto, take the LTD 3 train from Redwood City station to Palo Alto station. Next, 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 39 min. The ride fare is $7.50.

39min$7.50
Train - LTD 3
LTD 3
Bus - 281281
Walk to East Palo Alto
Leaves from Redwood City

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Redwood City Caltrain Station
  • 2
    Train - LTD 3
    Wait for train
    LTD 3
    San Jose Diridon
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Palo Alto
    ID palo_alto
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lytton Ave & Alma St
    ID 347001
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 281281
    Wait for bus
    281
    Onetta Harris Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    University Ave & Woodland Ave
    ID 363074
    10 min
  • 7
    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 Redwood City Caltrain Station to East Palo Alto?

    The fastest way takes 28 minutes, using Bus line LTD 3, Bus line 280.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Redwood City Caltrain Station to East Palo Alto?

    The alternative route takes 39 minutes, using Bus line LTD 3, Bus line 281.

  • Is there a direct train between Redwood City Caltrain Station and East Palo Alto?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 28 min.

  • Which train line goes from Redwood City Caltrain Station to East Palo Alto?

    The LTD 3 train line goes from San Jose Diridon station near Redwood City Caltrain Station in Redwood City to Palo Alto station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Palo Alto station near East Palo Alto in East Palo Alto.

  • How long does it take to travel from Redwood City Caltrain Station to East Palo Alto by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Redwood City Caltrain Station in Redwood City and East Palo Alto in East Palo Alto by train and bus is about 28 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Redwood City Caltrain Station to get to East Palo Alto?

    Get on the LTD 3 train from the San Jose Diridon station near Redwood City Caltrain Station in Redwood City.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Redwood City Caltrain Station and East Palo Alto?

    Get off the train at the Palo Alto stop, which is closest to East Palo Alto in East Palo Alto.

  • When is the first train from Redwood City Caltrain Station to East Palo Alto?

    The first train from Redwood City Caltrain Station in Redwood City to East Palo Alto in East Palo Alto is Local. It leaves the Redwood City station at 10:41 PM.

  • When is the first bus from Redwood City Caltrain Station to East Palo Alto?

    The first bus from Redwood City Caltrain Station in Redwood City to East Palo Alto in East Palo Alto is San Francisco - Palo Alto Transit Ctr. It leaves the Redwood City Caltrain-Bay stop at 10:03 PM.

  • How much is the train fare from Redwood City Caltrain Station to East Palo Alto?

    The ride from Redwood City Caltrain Station to East Palo Alto costs $7.50.

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