How to get from Palo Alto to Milpitas by bus, light rail and train?

From Palo Alto to Milpitas by bus, light rail and train

To get from Palo Alto to Milpitas in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one light rail line: take the 89 bus from Page Mill & Hanover (N) station to California Ave Caltrain (N) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LIMITED train and finally take the ORANGE LINE light rail from Mountain View Station station to Alder Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $6.50. The bus, light rail and train schedule from Palo Alto may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and train schedule to Milpitas on the Moovit app.

89min$6.50
Bus - 8989
Train - LIMITED
LIMITED
Light Rail - ORANGE LINE
Walk to Milpitas
Leaves from Page Mill & Hanover (N)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Palo Alto
  • 2
    Bus - 8989
    Wait for bus
    89
    California Ave Caltrain Stn
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    California Ave Caltrain (N)
    ID 64958
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    California Avenue
    ID california_ave
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - LIMITED
    Wait for train
    LIMITED
    San Jose Diridon
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mountain View
    ID mountain_view
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Mountain View Station
    ID PS_MVTC
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for light rail
    ORANGE LINE
    Alum Rock
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Alder Station
    ID PS_ALDR
    39 min
  • 10
    Walk to Milpitas
    Walk to
    Milpitas
    0.96 mi • 20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Palo Alto to Milpitas by bus, light rail and train via LIMITED, ORANGE LINE and ACE VIOLET

To get from Palo Alto to Milpitas in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take one train line, one light rail line and one bus line: take the LIMITED train from California Avenue station to Mountain View station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE light rail and finally take the ACE VIOLET bus from Great America ACE Amtrak Station (N) station to Technology & Murphy Ranch (W) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min. The ride fare is $6.50. The bus, light rail and train schedule from Palo Alto may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and train schedule to Milpitas on the Moovit app.

91min$6.50
Walk to train stationTrain - LIMITED
LIMITED
Light Rail - ORANGE LINE
Bus - ACE VIOLETACE VIOLET
Leaves from California Avenue

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    California Avenue
    ID california_ave
    0.95 mi • 20 min
  • 2
    Train - LIMITED
    Wait for train
    LIMITED
    San Jose Diridon
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mountain View
    ID mountain_view
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Mountain View Station
    ID PS_MVTC
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for light rail
    ORANGE LINE
    Alum Rock
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Lick Mill Station
    ID PS_LICK
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Great America ACE Amtrak Station (N)
    ID 64692
    440 yd • 6 min
  • 8
    Bus - ACE VIOLET
    Wait for bus
    ACE VIOLET
    West Milpitas
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Technology & Murphy Ranch (W)
    Ride to bus station
    Technology & Murphy Ranch (W)
    ID 65754
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Palo Alto to Milpitas

The distance between Palo Alto, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Milpitas, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 17.9 mi, which can typically be travelled in 89 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Palo Alto to Milpitas by bus, light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Francisco - San Jose, CA – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Light Rail And Train schedule from Palo Alto to Milpitas

To check the bus, light rail and train schedule from Palo Alto to Milpitas using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Palo Alto) and destination (Milpitas), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, light rail and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, light rail and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus, light rail and train schedules.

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Alternative route from Palo Alto to Milpitas by bus, light rail and train via LIMITED, ORANGE LINE and ACE VIOLET

To get from Palo Alto to Milpitas in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take one train line, one light rail line and one bus line: take the LIMITED train from California Avenue station to Mountain View station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE light rail and finally take the ACE VIOLET bus from Great America ACE Amtrak Station (N) station to Technology & Murphy Ranch (W) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min. The ride fare is $6.50. The bus, light rail and train schedule from Palo Alto may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and train schedule to Milpitas on the Moovit app.

91min$6.50
Walk to train stationTrain - LIMITED
LIMITED
Light Rail - ORANGE LINE
Bus - ACE VIOLETACE VIOLET
Leaves from California Avenue

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    California Avenue
    ID california_ave
    0.95 mi • 20 min
  • 2
    Train - LIMITED
    Wait for train
    LIMITED
    San Jose Diridon
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mountain View
    ID mountain_view
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Mountain View Station
    ID PS_MVTC
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for light rail
    ORANGE LINE
    Alum Rock
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Lick Mill Station
    ID PS_LICK
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Great America ACE Amtrak Station (N)
    ID 64692
    440 yd • 6 min
  • 8
    Bus - ACE VIOLET
    Wait for bus
    ACE VIOLET
    West Milpitas
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Technology & Murphy Ranch (W)
    Ride to bus station
    Technology & Murphy Ranch (W)
    ID 65754
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 89 minutes, using Bus line 89, Train line LIMITED, Light Rail line ORANGE LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 91 minutes, using Train line LIMITED, Light Rail line ORANGE LINE, Bus line ACE VIOLET.

  • Is there a direct bus between Palo Alto and Milpitas in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 29 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Palo Alto to Milpitas in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    The 89 bus line goes from California Ave Caltrain Stn station near Palo Alto to California Ave Caltrain (N) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one light rail line till California Ave Caltrain (N) station near Milpitas in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Palo Alto to Milpitas in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus, train and light rail?

    The total travel time between Palo Alto and Milpitas in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus, train and light rail is about 1 hr 29 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Palo Alto to get to Milpitas in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    Get on the 89 bus from the California Ave Caltrain Stn stop near Palo Alto in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Palo Alto and Milpitas in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    Get off the bus at the California Ave Caltrain (N) station, which is closest to Milpitas in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How much is the total bus, train and light rail fare from Palo Alto to Milpitas?

    The ride from Palo Alto to Milpitas costs $6.50.

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