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How to get from Menlo Park to East Palo Alto by bus and train?

From Menlo Park to East Palo Alto by bus and train

To get from Menlo Park to East Palo Alto in East Palo Alto, take the LOCAL train from Menlo Park station to Palo Alto station. Next, take the 397 bus from Lytton Ave & Alma St station to University Ave & Woodland Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 54 min. The ride fare is $5.25.

54min$5.25
Train - LOCAL
LOCAL
Bus - 397397
Walk to East Palo Alto
Leaves from Menlo Park

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Menlo Park
  • 2
    Train - LOCAL
    Wait for train
    LOCAL
    Tamien
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Palo Alto
    ID palo_alto
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lytton Ave & Alma St
    ID 347001
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 397397
    Wait for bus
    397
    San Francisco
  • 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

From Menlo Park to East Palo Alto by bus

Take one direct bus from Menlo Park to East Palo Alto in East Palo Alto: take the 296O bus from Middlefield Rd & Oak Grove Ave station to University Ave & Woodland Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 31 min. The ride fare is $2.05.

31min$2.05
Walk to bus station
Bus - 296O296O
Walk to East Palo Alto
Leaves from Middlefield Rd & Oak Grove Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Middlefield Rd & Oak Grove Ave
    ID 345600
    0.54 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Bus - 296O296O
    Wait for bus
    296O
    Palo Alto Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    University Ave & Woodland Ave
    ID 363068
    15 min
  • 4
    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 Menlo Park to East Palo Alto

The distance between Menlo Park, East Palo Alto and East Palo Alto, East Palo Alto is approximately 3.2 mi, which can typically be travelled in 54 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Menlo Park 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 Menlo Park

Menlo Park is located at Menlo Park, East Palo Alto and the nearest public transit station is Santa Cruz Ave & Curtis St.

Train stations close to Menlo Park:

  • Palo Alto
  • California Avenue

Bus stations close to Menlo Park:

  • Santa Cruz Ave & Curtis St
  • Oakgrove Ave & Laurel St
  • Santa Cruz & Doyle

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

From Menlo Park to East Palo Alto by bus

Take one direct bus from Menlo Park to East Palo Alto in East Palo Alto: take the 296O bus from Middlefield Rd & Oak Grove Ave station to University Ave & Woodland Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 31 min. The ride fare is $2.05.

31min$2.05
Walk to bus station
Bus - 296O296O
Walk to East Palo Alto
Leaves from Middlefield Rd & Oak Grove Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Middlefield Rd & Oak Grove Ave
    ID 345600
    0.54 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Bus - 296O296O
    Wait for bus
    296O
    Palo Alto Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    University Ave & Woodland Ave
    ID 363068
    15 min
  • 4
    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 Menlo Park to East Palo Alto?

    The fastest way takes 54 minutes, using Bus line LOCAL, Bus line 397.

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

    The alternative route takes 31 minutes, using Bus line 296O.

  • Is there a direct train between Menlo Park and East Palo Alto?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 54 min.

  • Which train line goes from Menlo Park to East Palo Alto?

    The LOCAL train line goes from Tamien station near Menlo Park in Menlo Park 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 Menlo Park to East Palo Alto by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Menlo Park in Menlo Park and East Palo Alto in East Palo Alto by train and bus is about 54 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Menlo Park to get to East Palo Alto?

    Get on the LOCAL train from the Tamien station near Menlo Park in Menlo Park.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Menlo Park 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 last train from Menlo Park to East Palo Alto?

    The last train from Menlo Park in Menlo Park to East Palo Alto in East Palo Alto is the Local line. It leaves the Menlo Park station at 8:58 AM.

  • How much is the train fare from Menlo Park to East Palo Alto?

    The ride from Menlo Park to East Palo Alto costs $5.25.

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