How to get from Castro/El Camino Real to Menlo Park by bus and train?

From Castro/El Camino Real to Menlo Park by bus and train

To get from Castro/El Camino Real to Menlo Park in Menlo Park, take the 51 bus from Castro/El Camino Real station to Mountain View Transit Center station. Next, take the LOCAL train from Mountain View station to Menlo Park station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 30 min. The ride fare is $5.70.

30min$5.70
Bus - 5151
Train - LOCAL
LOCAL
Leaves from Castro/El Camino Real

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Castro/El Camino Real
  • 2
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    Moffett Field
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mountain View Transit Center
    ID PS_MVCT
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Mountain View
    ID mountain_view
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - LOCAL
    Wait for train
    LOCAL
    San Francisco
  • 6
    Ride to train station Menlo Park
    Ride to train station
    Menlo Park
    ID menlo_park
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Castro/El Camino Real to Menlo Park by bus

To get from Castro/El Camino Real to Menlo Park in Menlo Park, take the 522 bus from El Camino & Castro (W) station to Palo Alto Transit Center station. Next, take the ECR bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 station to El Camino Real & Ravenswood Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 42 min. The ride fare is $4.55.

42min$4.55
Walk to bus station
Bus - 522522
Bus - ECRECR
Walk to Menlo Park
Leaves from El Camino & Castro (W)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Camino & Castro (W)
    ID 60494
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 522522
    Wait for bus
    522
    Rapid Palo Alto
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Palo Alto Transit Center
    ID PS_PATC
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9
    ID 347609
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - ECRECR
    Wait for bus
    ECR
    Daly City BART
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Camino Real & Ravenswood Ave
    ID 346049
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to Menlo Park
    Walk to
    Menlo Park
    Merrill Street
    200 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Castro/El Camino Real to Menlo Park

The distance between Castro/El Camino Real, Menlo Park and Menlo Park, Menlo Park is approximately 8.12 mi, which can typically be travelled in 30 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Castro/El Camino Real to Menlo Park by bus 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 Castro/El Camino Real

Castro/El Camino Real is located at Castro/El Camino Real, Menlo Park and the nearest public transit station is Castro & El Camino (S).

Train stations close to Castro/El Camino Real:

  • San Antonio
  • Mountain View

Bus stations close to Castro/El Camino Real:

  • Castro & El Camino (S)
  • El Camino & Castro (W)
  • El Camino & Castro (E)

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 Menlo Park Caltrain (Willow Rd. Shuttle Stop).

Train stations close to Menlo Park:

  • Palo Alto
  • Menlo Park
  • California Avenue

Bus stations close to Menlo Park:

  • Menlo Park Caltrain (Willow Rd. Shuttle Stop)
  • Menlo Park Caltrain (Marsh Rd. Shuttle Stop)
  • Merrill St & Santa Cruz Ave

Related Routes

From Castro/El Camino Real to Menlo Park by bus

To get from Castro/El Camino Real to Menlo Park in Menlo Park, take the 522 bus from El Camino & Castro (W) station to Palo Alto Transit Center station. Next, take the ECR bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 station to El Camino Real & Ravenswood Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 42 min. The ride fare is $4.55.

42min$4.55
Walk to bus station
Bus - 522522
Bus - ECRECR
Walk to Menlo Park
Leaves from El Camino & Castro (W)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Camino & Castro (W)
    ID 60494
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 522522
    Wait for bus
    522
    Rapid Palo Alto
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Palo Alto Transit Center
    ID PS_PATC
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9
    ID 347609
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - ECRECR
    Wait for bus
    ECR
    Daly City BART
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Camino Real & Ravenswood Ave
    ID 346049
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to Menlo Park
    Walk to
    Menlo Park
    Merrill Street
    200 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Castro/El Camino Real to Menlo Park?

    The fastest way takes 30 minutes, using Bus line 51, Bus line LOCAL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Castro/El Camino Real to Menlo Park?

    The alternative route takes 42 minutes, using Bus line 522, Bus line ECR.

  • Is there a direct bus between Castro/El Camino Real and Menlo Park?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 30 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Castro/El Camino Real to Menlo Park?

    The 51 bus line goes from Moffett Field station near Castro/El Camino Real in San Francisco - San Jose, CA to Mountain View Transit Center station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Mountain View Transit Center station near Menlo Park in Menlo Park.

  • How long does it take to travel from Castro/El Camino Real to Menlo Park by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Castro/El Camino Real in San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Menlo Park in Menlo Park by bus and train is about 30 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Castro/El Camino Real to get to Menlo Park?

    Get on the 51 bus from the Moffett Field stop near Castro/El Camino Real in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Castro/El Camino Real and Menlo Park?

    Get off the bus at the Mountain View Transit Center station, which is closest to Menlo Park in Menlo Park.

  • When is the first train from Castro/El Camino Real to Menlo Park?

    The first train from Castro/El Camino Real in San Francisco - San Jose, CA to Menlo Park in Menlo Park is Local. It leaves the Mountain View station at 9:47 PM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Castro/El Camino Real to Menlo Park?

    The ride from Castro/El Camino Real to Menlo Park costs $5.70.

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