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How to get from Cottle Station to East Palo Alto by bus and train?

From Cottle Station to East Palo Alto by bus and train

To get from Cottle Station to East Palo Alto in East Palo Alto, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 68 bus from Cottle Park & Ride (N) station to San Jose Diridon Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LTD 5 train and finally 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 1 hr 52 min. The ride fare is $10.00.

112min$10.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 6868
Train - LTD 5
LTD 5
Bus - 280280
Walk to East Palo Alto
Leaves from Cottle Park & Ride (N)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cottle Park & Ride (N)
    ID 61130
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6868
    Wait for bus
    68
    San Jose Diridon
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Jose Diridon Station
    ID PS_DRDN
    47 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Jose Diridon
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - LTD 5
    Wait for train
    LTD 5
    San Francisco
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Palo Alto
    ID palo_alto
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lytton Ave & Alma St
    ID 347001
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 280280
    Wait for bus
    280
    East Palo Alto
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    University Ave & Woodland Ave
    ID 363074
    8 min
  • 10
    Walk to East Palo Alto
    Walk to
    East Palo Alto
    280 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Cottle Station to East Palo Alto by bus and train via 68, LTD 5 and 281

To get from Cottle Station to East Palo Alto in East Palo Alto, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 68 bus from Cottle Park & Ride (N) station to San Jose Diridon Station 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 59 min. The ride fare is $10.00.

119min$10.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 6868
Train - LTD 5
LTD 5
Bus - 281281
Walk to East Palo Alto
Leaves from Cottle Park & Ride (N)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cottle Park & Ride (N)
    ID 61130
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6868
    Wait for bus
    68
    San Jose Diridon
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Jose Diridon Station
    ID PS_DRDN
    47 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Jose Diridon
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - LTD 5
    Wait for train
    LTD 5
    San Francisco
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Palo Alto
    ID palo_alto
    26 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 Cottle Station to East Palo Alto
The distance between Cottle Station, East Palo Alto and East Palo Alto, East Palo Alto is approximately 28.42 mi, which can typically be travelled in 112 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cottle 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 Cottle Station

Cottle Station is located at Cottle Station, East Palo Alto and the nearest public transit station is Cottle Park & Ride (N).

Train stations close to Cottle Station:

  • Blossom Hill Caltrain

Bus stations close to Cottle Station:

  • Cottle Park & Ride (N)
  • Cottle & Raleigh (N)
  • Cottle & Palmia (S)
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 Woodland Ave & University Ave.

Train stations close to East Palo Alto:

  • California Avenue
  • Menlo Park
  • Palo Alto

Bus stations close to East Palo Alto:

  • Woodland Ave & University Ave
  • University Ave & Woodland Ave
  • Donohoe St & Clarke Ave

Alternative route from Cottle Station to East Palo Alto by bus and train via 68, LTD 5 and 281

To get from Cottle Station to East Palo Alto in East Palo Alto, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 68 bus from Cottle Park & Ride (N) station to San Jose Diridon Station 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 59 min. The ride fare is $10.00.

119min$10.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 6868
Train - LTD 5
LTD 5
Bus - 281281
Walk to East Palo Alto
Leaves from Cottle Park & Ride (N)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cottle Park & Ride (N)
    ID 61130
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6868
    Wait for bus
    68
    San Jose Diridon
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Jose Diridon Station
    ID PS_DRDN
    47 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Jose Diridon
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - LTD 5
    Wait for train
    LTD 5
    San Francisco
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Palo Alto
    ID palo_alto
    26 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 Cottle Station to East Palo Alto?

    The fastest way takes 112 minutes, using Bus line 68, Bus line LTD 5, Bus line 280.

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

    The alternative route takes 119 minutes, using Bus line 68, Bus line LTD 5, Bus line 281.

  • Is there a direct bus between Cottle Station 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 52 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Cottle Station to East Palo Alto?

    The 68 bus line goes from Cottle Park & Ride (N) station near Cottle Station in San Jose to San Jose Diridon station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till San Jose Diridon station near East Palo Alto in East Palo Alto.

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

    The total travel time between Cottle Station in San Jose and East Palo Alto in East Palo Alto by bus and train is about 1 hr 52 min.

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

    Get on the 68 bus from the Cottle Park & Ride (N) stop near Cottle Station in San Jose.

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

    Get off the bus at the San Jose Diridon stop, which is closest to East Palo Alto in East Palo Alto.

  • When is the first train from Cottle Station to East Palo Alto?

    The first train from Cottle Station in San Jose to East Palo Alto in East Palo Alto is LTD 4. It leaves the Blossom Hill Caltrain station at 11:22 PM.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Cottle Station to East Palo Alto?

    The ride from Cottle Station to East Palo Alto costs $10.00.

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