How to get from Palo Alto to Palo Alto by bus?

By bus

To get from Palo Alto to Palo Alto in Palo Alto, take the 40 bus from Charleston & Google station to Showers & California (S) station. Next, take the 21 bus from Showers & California (S) station to Middlefield & Embarcadero (W) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $2.50.

63min$2.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4040
Bus - 2121
Walk to Palo Alto
Leaves from Charleston & Google

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Charleston & Google
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    Foothill College
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Showers & California (S)
    ID 60694
    11 min
  • 4
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Stanford Shopping Ctr
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Middlefield & Embarcadero (W)
    ID 61553
    18 min
  • 6
    Walk to Palo Alto
    Walk to
    Palo Alto
    80 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via ACE ORANGE and 21

To get from Palo Alto to Palo Alto in Palo Alto, take the ACE ORANGE bus from Charleston & Google station to Charleston & Fabian (W) station. Next, take the 21 bus from Middlefield & Charleston (W) station to Middlefield & Embarcadero (W) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 60 min. The ride fare is $2.50.

60min$2.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - ACE ORANGEACE ORANGE
Bus - 2121
Walk to Palo Alto
Leaves from Charleston & Google

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Charleston & Google
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - ACE ORANGEACE ORANGE
    Wait for bus
    ACE ORANGE
    Orange Shuttle
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Charleston & Fabian (W)
    ID 64234
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Middlefield & Charleston (W)
    ID 61543
    790 yd • 10 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Stanford Shopping Ctr
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Middlefield & Embarcadero (W)
    ID 61553
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to Palo Alto
    Walk to
    Palo Alto
    80 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Palo Alto to Palo Alto

The distance between Palo Alto, Palo Alto and Palo Alto, Palo Alto is approximately 7.71 mi, which can typically be travelled in 63 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Palo Alto to Palo Alto by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Palo Alto – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Palo Alto

Palo Alto is located at Palo Alto, Palo Alto and the nearest public transit station is Middlefield & Embarcadero.

Bus stations close to Palo Alto:

  • Middlefield & Embarcadero
  • Middlefield & Seale
  • Middlefield & Melville

Public transit stations close to Palo Alto, Palo Alto

Palo Alto is located at Palo Alto, Palo Alto and the nearest public transit station is Middlefield & Kingsley (E).

Train stations close to Palo Alto:

  • Menlo Park
  • California Avenue
  • San Antonio

Bus stations close to Palo Alto:

  • Middlefield & Kingsley (E)
  • Middlefield & Kingsley (W)
  • Middlefield & Embarcadero (W)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via ACE ORANGE and 21

To get from Palo Alto to Palo Alto in Palo Alto, take the ACE ORANGE bus from Charleston & Google station to Charleston & Fabian (W) station. Next, take the 21 bus from Middlefield & Charleston (W) station to Middlefield & Embarcadero (W) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 60 min. The ride fare is $2.50.

60min$2.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - ACE ORANGEACE ORANGE
Bus - 2121
Walk to Palo Alto
Leaves from Charleston & Google

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Charleston & Google
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - ACE ORANGEACE ORANGE
    Wait for bus
    ACE ORANGE
    Orange Shuttle
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Charleston & Fabian (W)
    ID 64234
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Middlefield & Charleston (W)
    ID 61543
    790 yd • 10 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Stanford Shopping Ctr
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Middlefield & Embarcadero (W)
    ID 61553
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to Palo Alto
    Walk to
    Palo Alto
    80 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 63 minutes, using Bus line 40, Bus line 21.

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

    The alternative route takes 60 minutes, using Bus line ACE ORANGE, Bus line 21.

  • Is there a direct bus between Palo Alto and Palo Alto in Palo Alto?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 3 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Palo Alto to Palo Alto in Palo Alto?

    The 40 bus line goes from Charleston & Google station near Palo Alto to Foothill College station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Palo Alto station near Palo Alto in Palo Alto

  • How long does it take to travel from Palo Alto to Palo Alto in Palo Alto by bus?

    The total travel time between Palo Alto and Palo Alto in Palo Alto by bus is about 1 hr 3 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Palo Alto to get to Palo Alto in Palo Alto?

    Get on the 40 bus from the Charleston & Google stop near Palo Alto in Palo Alto.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Palo Alto and Palo Alto in Palo Alto?

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Palo Alto to Palo Alto?

    The ride from Palo Alto to Palo Alto costs $2.50.

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