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

From Sunnyvale to East Palo Alto by bus and train

To get from Sunnyvale to East Palo Alto in East Palo Alto, take the LOCAL train from Sunnyvale 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 50 min. The ride fare is $5.25.

50min$5.25
Train - LOCAL
LOCAL
Bus - 281281
Walk to East Palo Alto
Leaves from Sunnyvale

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Sunnyvale
  • 2
    Train - LOCAL
    Wait for train
    LOCAL
    San Francisco
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Palo Alto
    ID palo_alto
    17 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

Alternative route from Sunnyvale to East Palo Alto by bus and train via LTD 4 and 280

To get from Sunnyvale to East Palo Alto in East Palo Alto, take the LTD 4 train from Sunnyvale 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 32 min. The ride fare is $5.25.

32min$5.25
Train - LTD 4
LTD 4
Bus - 280280
Walk to East Palo Alto
Leaves from Sunnyvale

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Sunnyvale
  • 2
    Train - LTD 4
    Wait for train
    LTD 4
    San Francisco
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Palo Alto
    ID palo_alto
    13 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
    8 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 Sunnyvale to East Palo Alto

The distance between Sunnyvale, East Palo Alto and East Palo Alto, East Palo Alto is approximately 10.58 mi, which can typically be travelled in 50 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Sunnyvale 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 Sunnyvale

Sunnyvale is located at Sunnyvale, East Palo Alto and the nearest public transit station is Evelyn & Frances (W).

Train stations close to Sunnyvale:

  • Lawrence

Bus stations close to Sunnyvale:

  • Evelyn & Frances (W)
  • Evelyn & Frances (E)
  • Sunnyvale Transit Center (N)

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 & Manhattan Ave.

Train stations close to East Palo Alto:

  • California Avenue
  • Palo Alto
  • Menlo Park

Bus stations close to East Palo Alto:

  • Woodland Ave & Manhattan Ave
  • Donohoe St & Capitol Ave
  • Woodland Ave & University Ave

Alternative route from Sunnyvale to East Palo Alto by bus and train via LTD 4 and 280

To get from Sunnyvale to East Palo Alto in East Palo Alto, take the LTD 4 train from Sunnyvale 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 32 min. The ride fare is $5.25.

32min$5.25
Train - LTD 4
LTD 4
Bus - 280280
Walk to East Palo Alto
Leaves from Sunnyvale

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Sunnyvale
  • 2
    Train - LTD 4
    Wait for train
    LTD 4
    San Francisco
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Palo Alto
    ID palo_alto
    13 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
    8 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 Sunnyvale to East Palo Alto?

    The fastest way takes 50 minutes, using Bus line LOCAL, Bus line 281.

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

    The alternative route takes 32 minutes, using Bus line LTD 4, Bus line 280.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 50 min.

  • Which train line goes from Sunnyvale to East Palo Alto?

    The LOCAL train line goes from San Francisco station near Sunnyvale in Sunnyvale 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 Sunnyvale to East Palo Alto by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Sunnyvale in Sunnyvale and East Palo Alto in East Palo Alto by train and bus is about 50 min.

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

    Get on the LOCAL train from the San Francisco station near Sunnyvale in Sunnyvale.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Sunnyvale 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 Sunnyvale to East Palo Alto?

    The last train from Sunnyvale in Sunnyvale to East Palo Alto in East Palo Alto is the Local line. It leaves the Sunnyvale station at 4:28 PM.

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

    The ride from Sunnyvale to East Palo Alto costs $5.25.

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