How to get from Palo Alto to El Sobrante by BART, bus and train?

From Palo Alto to El Sobrante by BART, bus and train

To get from Palo Alto to El Sobrante in El Sobrante, you’ll need to take one train line, one BART line and one bus line: take the LOCAL WEEKDAY train from Palo Alto station to Millbrae station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED BART and finally take the 70 bus from Richmond BART station to Appian Way & Valley View Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 25 min. The ride fare is $15.30.

145min$15.30
Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
LOCAL WEEKDAY
BART - RED
BART - RED
Bus - 7070
Leaves from Palo Alto

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Palo Alto
  • 2
    Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
    Wait for train
    LOCAL WEEKDAY
    San Francisco
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Millbrae
    29 min
  • 4
    BART - RED
    Wait for BART
    RED
    SFO / SF / Richmond
  • 5
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Richmond
    74 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Richmond BART
    ID 51641
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Richmond Parkway Transit Center
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Appian Way & Valley View Rd
    Ride to bus station
    Appian Way & Valley View Rd
    ID 57701
    26 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Palo Alto to El Sobrante by BART, bus and train via LIMITED, RED and 70

To get from Palo Alto to El Sobrante in El Sobrante, you’ll need to take one train line, one BART line and one bus line: take the LIMITED train from Palo Alto station to Millbrae station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED BART and finally take the 70 bus from Del Norte BART (Stop B4) station to Appian Way & Valley View Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 40 min. The ride fare is $15.05.

160min$15.05
Train - LIMITED
LIMITED
BART - RED
BART - RED
Bus - 7070
Leaves from Palo Alto

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Palo Alto
  • 2
    Train - LIMITED
    Wait for train
    LIMITED
    San Francisco
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Millbrae
    23 min
  • 4
    BART - RED
    Wait for BART
    RED
    SFO / SF / Richmond
  • 5
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    El Cerrito Del Norte
    69 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Del Norte BART (Stop B4)
    ID 58885
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Richmond Parkway Transit Center
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Appian Way & Valley View Rd
    Ride to bus station
    Appian Way & Valley View Rd
    ID 57701
    44 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Palo Alto to El Sobrante

The distance between Palo Alto, El Sobrante and El Sobrante, El Sobrante is approximately 59.96 mi, which can typically be travelled in 145 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Palo Alto to El Sobrante by BART, bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in El Sobrante – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Palo Alto

Palo Alto is located at Palo Alto, El Sobrante and the nearest public transit station is High St & Lytton Ave.

Train stations close to Palo Alto:

  • California Avenue
  • Menlo Park

Bus stations close to Palo Alto:

  • High St & Lytton Ave
  • Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 3
  • Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 4

Public transit stations close to El Sobrante, El Sobrante

El Sobrante is located at Appian Way, El Sobrante and the nearest public transit station is Appian Way & Fran Way.

Bus stations close to El Sobrante:

  • Appian Way & Fran Way
  • Appian Way & Rincon Rd
  • 4950 Appian Way

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Alternative route from Palo Alto to El Sobrante by BART, bus and train via LIMITED, RED and 70

To get from Palo Alto to El Sobrante in El Sobrante, you’ll need to take one train line, one BART line and one bus line: take the LIMITED train from Palo Alto station to Millbrae station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED BART and finally take the 70 bus from Del Norte BART (Stop B4) station to Appian Way & Valley View Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 40 min. The ride fare is $15.05.

160min$15.05
Train - LIMITED
LIMITED
BART - RED
BART - RED
Bus - 7070
Leaves from Palo Alto

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Palo Alto
  • 2
    Train - LIMITED
    Wait for train
    LIMITED
    San Francisco
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Millbrae
    23 min
  • 4
    BART - RED
    Wait for BART
    RED
    SFO / SF / Richmond
  • 5
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    El Cerrito Del Norte
    69 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Del Norte BART (Stop B4)
    ID 58885
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Richmond Parkway Transit Center
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Appian Way & Valley View Rd
    Ride to bus station
    Appian Way & Valley View Rd
    ID 57701
    44 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Palo Alto to El Sobrante?

    The fastest way takes 145 minutes, using Train line LOCAL WEEKDAY, BART line RED, Bus line 70.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Palo Alto to El Sobrante?

    The alternative route takes 160 minutes, using Train line LIMITED, BART line RED, Bus line 70.

  • Is there a direct train between Palo Alto and El Sobrante?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one BART line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 25 min.

  • Which train line goes from Palo Alto to El Sobrante?

    The LOCAL WEEKDAY train line goes from San Francisco station near Palo Alto in Palo Alto to Millbrae station. From there you’ll have to take one BART line and one bus line till Millbrae station near El Sobrante in El Sobrante.

  • How long does it take to travel from Palo Alto to El Sobrante by train, BART and bus?

    The total travel time between Palo Alto in Palo Alto and El Sobrante in El Sobrante by train, BART and bus is about 2 hr 25 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Palo Alto to get to El Sobrante?

    Get on the LOCAL WEEKDAY train from the San Francisco station near Palo Alto in Palo Alto.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Palo Alto and El Sobrante?

    Get off the train at the Millbrae stop, which is closest to El Sobrante in El Sobrante.

  • How much is the total train, BART and bus fare from Palo Alto to El Sobrante?

    The ride from Palo Alto to El Sobrante costs $15.30.

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