How to get from Van Ness to Menlo Park by light rail and train?

From Van Ness to Menlo Park by light rail and train

To get from Van Ness to Menlo Park in Menlo Park, take the N light rail from Van Ness station to King St & 4th St station. Next, take the LIMITED train from San Francisco station to Menlo Park station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 4 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

64min$11.25
Light Rail - N
Train - LIMITED
LIMITED
Leaves from Van Ness

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Van Ness
  • 2
    Light Rail - N
    Wait for light rail
    N
    Caltrain/Ballpark
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    King St & 4th St
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Francisco
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - LIMITED
    Wait for train
    LIMITED
    San Jose Diridon
  • 6
    Ride to train station Menlo Park
    Ride to train station
    Menlo Park
    ID menlo_park
    38 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Van Ness to Menlo Park by bus, light rail and train

To get from Van Ness to Menlo Park in Menlo Park, you’ll need to take one light rail line, one bus line and one train line: take the J light rail from Van Ness station to Metro Powell Station/Downtown station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 15 bus and finally take the LOCAL WEEKDAY train from San Francisco station to Menlo Park station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 4 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

64min$11.25
Light Rail - J
Bus - 1515
Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
LOCAL WEEKDAY
Leaves from Van Ness

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Van Ness
  • 2
    Light Rail - J
    Wait for light rail
    J
    Embarcadero Station
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Metro Powell Station/Downtown
    ID 15417
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    4th St & Market St
    ID 13161
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1515
    Wait for bus
    15
    Palou & 3rd St
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    4th St & Townsend St
    ID 13163
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Francisco
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
    Wait for train
    LOCAL WEEKDAY
    San Jose Diridon
  • 9
    Ride to train station Menlo Park
    Ride to train station
    Menlo Park
    ID menlo_park
    46 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Van Ness to Menlo Park

The distance between Van Ness, Menlo Park and Menlo Park, Menlo Park is approximately 32.21 mi, which can typically be travelled in 64 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Van Ness to Menlo Park by light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Menlo Park – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Van Ness

Van Ness is located at Van Ness, Menlo Park and the nearest public transit station is 11th St & Market St.

BART stations close to Van Ness:

  • Civic Center / UN Plaza
  • 16th St. Mission
  • 16th Street / Mission

Bus stations close to Van Ness:

  • 11th St & Market St
  • Otis St & 12th St
  • Van Ness Ave & Market St

Public transit stations close to Menlo Park, Menlo Park

Menlo Park is located at Merrill Street, Menlo Park and the nearest public transit station is Santa Cruz Ave & Curtis St.

Train stations close to Menlo Park:

  • Palo Alto
  • Menlo Park
  • California Avenue

Bus stations close to Menlo Park:

  • Santa Cruz Ave & Curtis St
  • Santa Cruz & Doyle
  • El Camino Real & OAK Grove Ave-Menlo Park Caltrain

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From Van Ness to Menlo Park by bus, light rail and train

To get from Van Ness to Menlo Park in Menlo Park, you’ll need to take one light rail line, one bus line and one train line: take the J light rail from Van Ness station to Metro Powell Station/Downtown station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 15 bus and finally take the LOCAL WEEKDAY train from San Francisco station to Menlo Park station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 4 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

64min$11.25
Light Rail - J
Bus - 1515
Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
LOCAL WEEKDAY
Leaves from Van Ness

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Van Ness
  • 2
    Light Rail - J
    Wait for light rail
    J
    Embarcadero Station
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Metro Powell Station/Downtown
    ID 15417
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    4th St & Market St
    ID 13161
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1515
    Wait for bus
    15
    Palou & 3rd St
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    4th St & Townsend St
    ID 13163
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Francisco
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
    Wait for train
    LOCAL WEEKDAY
    San Jose Diridon
  • 9
    Ride to train station Menlo Park
    Ride to train station
    Menlo Park
    ID menlo_park
    46 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Van Ness to Menlo Park?

    The fastest way takes 64 minutes, using Light Rail line N, Train line LIMITED.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Van Ness to Menlo Park?

    The alternative route takes 64 minutes, using Light Rail line J, Bus line 15, Train line LOCAL WEEKDAY.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Van Ness and Menlo Park?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 4 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Van Ness to Menlo Park?

    The N light rail line goes from Caltrain/Ballpark station near Van Ness in Soma to King St & 4th St station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till King St & 4th St station near Menlo Park in Menlo Park.

  • How long does it take to travel from Van Ness to Menlo Park by light rail and train?

    The total travel time between Van Ness in Soma and Menlo Park in Menlo Park by light rail and train is about 1 hr 4 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Van Ness to get to Menlo Park?

    Get on the N light rail from the Caltrain/Ballpark station near Van Ness in Soma.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Van Ness and Menlo Park?

    Get off the light rail at the King St & 4th St station, which is closest to Menlo Park in Menlo Park.

  • When is the last bus from Van Ness to Menlo Park?

    The last bus from Van Ness in Soma to Menlo Park in Menlo Park is the San Francisco - Palo Alto Transit Ctr line. It leaves the 11th St & Market St stop at 5:45 PM.

  • How much is the light rail fare from Van Ness to Menlo Park?

    The ride from Van Ness to Menlo Park costs $11.25.

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