How to get from Main & Ford to East Palo Alto by bus and train?

From Main & Ford to East Palo Alto by bus and train

To get from Main & Ford to East Palo Alto in East Palo Alto, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 90X bus from Rodriguez & Main (The Pines Apts) station to Water & Ocean station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 17 bus and finally take the LTD 5 train from San Jose Diridon station to Palo Alto station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 44 min. The ride fare is $12.45.

224min$12.45
Walk to bus station
Bus - 90X90X
Bus - 1717
Train - LTD 5
LTD 5
Walk to East Palo Alto
Leaves from Rodriguez & Main (The Pines Apts)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rodriguez & Main (The Pines Apts)
    ID 2192
    560 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 90X90X
    Wait for bus
    90X
    Express
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Water & Ocean
    ID 1894
    55 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ocean & Water
    ID 1664
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Highway 17 Express
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Diridon Station (Caltrain Depot)
    ID 0904
    57 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Jose Diridon
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - LTD 5
    Wait for train
    LTD 5
    San Francisco
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Palo Alto
    ID palo_alto
    26 min
  • 10
    Walk to East Palo Alto
    Walk to
    East Palo Alto
    1.87 mi • 39 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Main & Ford to East Palo Alto by bus and train via 1, 17 and LTD 5

To get from Main & Ford to East Palo Alto in East Palo Alto, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 1 bus from Watsonville Transit Center - Lane 1 station to Soquel Ave & Front station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 17 bus and finally take the LTD 5 train from San Jose Diridon station to Palo Alto station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 41 min. The ride fare is $12.45.

221min$12.45
Walk to bus station
Bus - 11
Bus - 1717
Train - LTD 5
LTD 5
Walk to East Palo Alto
Leaves from Watsonville Transit Center - Lane 1

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Watsonville Transit Center - Lane 1
    ID WTC1
    640 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Soquel/Cabrillo/Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Soquel Ave & Front
    ID 2365
    72 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Front (Trader Joe'S)
    ID 2764
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Highway 17 Express
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Diridon Station (Caltrain Depot)
    ID 0904
    58 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Jose Diridon
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - LTD 5
    Wait for train
    LTD 5
    San Francisco
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Palo Alto
    ID palo_alto
    26 min
  • 10
    Walk to East Palo Alto
    Walk to
    East Palo Alto
    1.87 mi • 39 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Main & Ford to East Palo Alto

The distance between Main & Ford, East Palo Alto and East Palo Alto, East Palo Alto is approximately 68.21 mi, which can typically be travelled in 224 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Main & Ford 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 Main & Ford

Main & Ford is located at Main & Ford, East Palo Alto and the nearest public transit station is Main & W 5th.

Bus stations close to Main & Ford:

  • Main & W 5th
  • W Lake Ave & Main
  • Main & Rodriguez

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 2111 University Ave-Bell St Park.

Train stations close to East Palo Alto:

  • California Avenue
  • Menlo Park
  • Palo Alto

Bus stations close to East Palo Alto:

  • 2111 University Ave-Bell St Park
  • University Ave & Donohoe St
  • Donohoe St & Capitol Ave

Related Routes

Alternative route from Main & Ford to East Palo Alto by bus and train via 1, 17 and LTD 5

To get from Main & Ford to East Palo Alto in East Palo Alto, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 1 bus from Watsonville Transit Center - Lane 1 station to Soquel Ave & Front station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 17 bus and finally take the LTD 5 train from San Jose Diridon station to Palo Alto station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 41 min. The ride fare is $12.45.

221min$12.45
Walk to bus station
Bus - 11
Bus - 1717
Train - LTD 5
LTD 5
Walk to East Palo Alto
Leaves from Watsonville Transit Center - Lane 1

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Watsonville Transit Center - Lane 1
    ID WTC1
    640 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Soquel/Cabrillo/Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Soquel Ave & Front
    ID 2365
    72 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Front (Trader Joe'S)
    ID 2764
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Highway 17 Express
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Diridon Station (Caltrain Depot)
    ID 0904
    58 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Jose Diridon
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - LTD 5
    Wait for train
    LTD 5
    San Francisco
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Palo Alto
    ID palo_alto
    26 min
  • 10
    Walk to East Palo Alto
    Walk to
    East Palo Alto
    1.87 mi • 39 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Main & Ford to East Palo Alto?

    The fastest way takes 224 minutes, using Bus line 90X, Bus line 17, Bus line LTD 5.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Main & Ford to East Palo Alto?

    The alternative route takes 221 minutes, using Bus line 1, Bus line 17, Bus line LTD 5.

  • Is there a direct bus between Main & Ford and East Palo Alto?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 44 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Main & Ford to East Palo Alto?

    The 90X bus line goes from Rodriguez & Main (The Pines Apts) station near Main & Ford in San Francisco - San Jose, CA to Express station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Express station near East Palo Alto in East Palo Alto.

  • How long does it take to travel from Main & Ford to East Palo Alto by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Main & Ford in San Francisco - San Jose, CA and East Palo Alto in East Palo Alto by bus and train is about 3 hr 44 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Main & Ford to get to East Palo Alto?

    Get on the 90X bus from the Rodriguez & Main (The Pines Apts) stop near Main & Ford in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Main & Ford and East Palo Alto?

    Get off the bus at the Express station, which is closest to East Palo Alto in East Palo Alto.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Main & Ford to East Palo Alto?

    The ride from Main & Ford to East Palo Alto costs $12.45.

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