How to get from Van Ness Ave & Geary Blvd to East Palo Alto by bus and train?

From Van Ness Ave & Geary Blvd to East Palo Alto by bus and train

To get from Van Ness Ave & Geary Blvd 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 Eddy St & Van Ness Ave station to Townsend St & 4th St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LOCAL 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 52 min. The ride fare is $12.25.

112min$12.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3131
Train - LOCAL
LOCAL
Bus - 281281
Walk to East Palo Alto
Leaves from Eddy St & Van Ness Ave
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eddy St & Van Ness Ave
    ID 14495
    340 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3131
    Wait for bus
    31
    Caltrain
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Townsend St & 4th St
    ID 16695
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Francisco
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - LOCAL
    Wait for train
    LOCAL
    Tamien
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Palo Alto
    ID palo_alto
    62 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 from Van Ness Ave & Geary Blvd to East Palo Alto by bus and train via 31, LTD 5 and 281

To get from Van Ness Ave & Geary Blvd 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 Eddy St & Van Ness Ave station to Townsend St & 4th St 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 52 min. The ride fare is $12.25.

112min$12.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3131
Train - LTD 5
LTD 5
Bus - 281281
Walk to East Palo Alto
Leaves from Eddy St & Van Ness Ave
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eddy St & Van Ness Ave
    ID 14495
    340 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3131
    Wait for bus
    31
    Caltrain
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Townsend St & 4th St
    ID 16695
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Francisco
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - LTD 5
    Wait for train
    LTD 5
    San Jose Diridon
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Palo Alto
    ID palo_alto
    46 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 Van Ness Ave & Geary Blvd to East Palo Alto
The distance between Van Ness Ave & Geary Blvd, East Palo Alto and East Palo Alto, East Palo Alto is approximately 33.9 mi, which can typically be travelled in 112 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Van Ness Ave & Geary Blvd 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 Van Ness Ave & Geary Blvd

Van Ness Ave & Geary Blvd is located at Van Ness Ave & Geary Blvd, East Palo Alto and the nearest public transit station is Van Ness Ave & Geary Blvd.

Bus stations close to Van Ness Ave & Geary Blvd:

  • Van Ness Ave & Geary Blvd
  • Geary Blvd & Van Ness Ave
  • Van Ness Av & O'Farrell St

Cable Car stations close to Van Ness Ave & Geary Blvd:

  • California St & Larkin St
  • California St & Van Ness Ave
  • California St & Polk 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
  • California Avenue
  • Palo Alto

Bus stations close to East Palo Alto:

  • University Ave & Woodland Ave
  • Woodland Ave & University Ave
  • Woodland Ave & Manhattan Ave
Related Routes

Alternative route from Van Ness Ave & Geary Blvd to East Palo Alto by bus and train via 31, LTD 5 and 281

To get from Van Ness Ave & Geary Blvd 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 Eddy St & Van Ness Ave station to Townsend St & 4th St 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 52 min. The ride fare is $12.25.

112min$12.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3131
Train - LTD 5
LTD 5
Bus - 281281
Walk to East Palo Alto
Leaves from Eddy St & Van Ness Ave
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eddy St & Van Ness Ave
    ID 14495
    340 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3131
    Wait for bus
    31
    Caltrain
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Townsend St & 4th St
    ID 16695
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Francisco
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - LTD 5
    Wait for train
    LTD 5
    San Jose Diridon
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Palo Alto
    ID palo_alto
    46 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 Van Ness Ave & Geary Blvd to East Palo Alto?

    The fastest way takes 112 minutes, using Bus line 31, Bus line LOCAL, Bus line 281.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Van Ness Ave & Geary Blvd to East Palo Alto?

    The alternative route takes 112 minutes, using Bus line 31, Bus line LTD 5, Bus line 281.

  • Is there a direct bus between Van Ness Ave & Geary Blvd 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 Van Ness Ave & Geary Blvd to East Palo Alto?

    The 31 bus line goes from Eddy St & Van Ness Ave station near Van Ness Ave & Geary Blvd in San Francisco 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 Van Ness Ave & Geary Blvd to East Palo Alto by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Van Ness Ave & Geary Blvd in San Francisco 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 Van Ness Ave & Geary Blvd to get to East Palo Alto?

    Get on the 31 bus from the Eddy St & Van Ness Ave stop near Van Ness Ave & Geary Blvd in San Francisco.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Van Ness Ave & Geary Blvd and East Palo Alto?

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

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Van Ness Ave & Geary Blvd to East Palo Alto?

    The ride from Van Ness Ave & Geary Blvd to East Palo Alto costs $12.25.

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