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How to get from Mission St & 5th St to East Palo Alto by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Mission St & 5th St to East Palo Alto in East Palo Alto, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 31 bus from 5th St & Mission St station to Townsend St & 4th St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LTD 3 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 38 min. The ride fare is $12.25.

98min$12.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3131
Train - LTD 3
LTD 3
Bus - 281281
Walk to East Palo Alto
Leaves from 5th St & Mission St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    5th St & Mission St
    ID 13173
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3131
    Wait for bus
    31
    Caltrain
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Townsend St & 4th St
    ID 16695
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Francisco
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - LTD 3
    Wait for train
    LTD 3
    San Jose Diridon
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Palo Alto
    ID palo_alto
    49 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 by bus and train via 15, LTD 3 and 281

To get from Mission St & 5th St to East Palo Alto in East Palo Alto, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 15 bus from 4th St & Mission St station to 4th St & Berry St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LTD 3 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 32 min. The ride fare is $12.25.

92min$12.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1515
Train - LTD 3
LTD 3
Bus - 281281
Walk to East Palo Alto
Leaves from 4th St & Mission St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    4th St & Mission St
    ID 13160
    360 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1515
    Wait for bus
    15
    Palou & 3rd St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    4th St & Berry St
    ID 17366
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Francisco
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - LTD 3
    Wait for train
    LTD 3
    San Jose Diridon
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Palo Alto
    ID palo_alto
    49 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 Mission St & 5th St to East Palo Alto

The distance between Mission St & 5th St, East Palo Alto and East Palo Alto, East Palo Alto is approximately 32.84 mi, which can typically be travelled in 98 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Mission St & 5th 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 Mission St & 5th St

Mission St & 5th St is located at Mission St & 5th St, East Palo Alto and the nearest public transit station is Mission St & 5th St.

BART stations close to Mission St & 5th St:

  • Powell Street

Bus stations close to Mission St & 5th St:

  • Mission St & 5th St
  • 5th St & Mission St
  • 5th St & Natoma Ave

Cable Car stations close to Mission St & 5th St:

  • Powell St & O'Farrell St
  • Powell St & Market 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 University Ave & Woodland Ave.

Train stations close to East Palo Alto:

  • Menlo Park
  • Palo Alto
  • California Avenue

Bus stations close to East Palo Alto:

  • University Ave & Woodland Ave
  • Woodland Ave & University Ave
  • Woodland Ave & Manhattan Ave

Alternative route by bus and train via 15, LTD 3 and 281

To get from Mission St & 5th St to East Palo Alto in East Palo Alto, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 15 bus from 4th St & Mission St station to 4th St & Berry St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LTD 3 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 32 min. The ride fare is $12.25.

92min$12.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1515
Train - LTD 3
LTD 3
Bus - 281281
Walk to East Palo Alto
Leaves from 4th St & Mission St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    4th St & Mission St
    ID 13160
    360 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1515
    Wait for bus
    15
    Palou & 3rd St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    4th St & Berry St
    ID 17366
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Francisco
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - LTD 3
    Wait for train
    LTD 3
    San Jose Diridon
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Palo Alto
    ID palo_alto
    49 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 Mission St & 5th St to East Palo Alto?

    The fastest way takes 98 minutes, using Bus line 31, Bus line LTD 3, Bus line 281.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Mission St & 5th St to East Palo Alto?

    The alternative route takes 92 minutes, using Bus line 15, Bus line LTD 3, Bus line 281.

  • Is there a direct bus between Mission St & 5th 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 38 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Mission St & 5th St to East Palo Alto?

    The 31 bus line goes from 5th St & Mission St station near Mission St & 5th St in Soma, Sf to Caltrain station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Caltrain station near East Palo Alto in East Palo Alto.

  • How long does it take to travel from Mission St & 5th St to East Palo Alto by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Mission St & 5th St in Soma, Sf and East Palo Alto in East Palo Alto by bus and train is about 1 hr 38 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Mission St & 5th St to get to East Palo Alto?

    Get on the 31 bus from the 5th St & Mission St stop near Mission St & 5th St in Soma, Sf.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Mission St & 5th St and East Palo Alto?

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

  • When is the first train from Mission St & 5th St to East Palo Alto?

    The first train from Mission St & 5th St in Soma, Sf to East Palo Alto in East Palo Alto is Local. It leaves the San Francisco station at 9:49 PM.

  • When is the first bus from Mission St & 5th St to East Palo Alto?

    The first bus from Mission St & 5th St in Soma, Sf to East Palo Alto in East Palo Alto is San Francisco - Palo Alto Transit Ctr. It leaves the Mission St & 5th St stop at 9:23 PM.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Mission St & 5th St to East Palo Alto?

    The ride from Mission St & 5th St to East Palo Alto costs $12.25.

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