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

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

To get from Palo Alto Transit Center to Milpitas you’ll need to take one train line, one light rail line and one bus line: take the LOCAL WEEKDAY train from Palo Alto station to Mountain View station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE light rail and finally take the 66 bus from Main & Great Mall Pkwy (N) station to Main & Serra (N) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 17 min. The ride fare is $6.50. The bus, light rail and train schedule from Palo Alto Transit Center may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and train schedule to Milpitas on the Moovit app.

77min$6.50
Walk to train stationTrain - LOCAL WEEKDAY
LOCAL WEEKDAY
Light Rail - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 6666
Walk to Milpitas
Leaves from Palo Alto

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Palo Alto
    ID palo_alto
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
    Wait for train
    LOCAL WEEKDAY
    San Jose Diridon
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mountain View
    ID mountain_view
    10 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
    Great Mall Station
    ID PS_GRML
    42 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Main & Great Mall Pkwy (N)
    ID 63234
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 6666
    Wait for bus
    66
    North Milpitas
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Main & Serra (N)
    ID 61391
    6 min
  • 10
    Walk to Milpitas
    Walk to
    Milpitas
    Serra Way
    80 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Palo Alto Transit Center to Milpitas by bus, light rail and train via LIMITED, ORANGE LINE and 66

To get from Palo Alto Transit Center to Milpitas you’ll need to take one train line, one light rail line and one bus line: take the LIMITED train from Palo Alto station to Mountain View station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE light rail and finally take the 66 bus from Main & Great Mall Pkwy (N) station to Main & Serra (N) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 16 min. The ride fare is $6.50. The bus, light rail and train schedule from Palo Alto Transit Center may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and train schedule to Milpitas on the Moovit app.

76min$6.50
Walk to train stationTrain - LIMITED
LIMITED
Light Rail - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 6666
Walk to Milpitas
Leaves from Palo Alto

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Palo Alto
    ID palo_alto
    110 yd • 2 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
    10 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
    Great Mall Station
    ID PS_GRML
    42 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Main & Great Mall Pkwy (N)
    ID 63234
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 6666
    Wait for bus
    66
    North Milpitas
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Main & Serra (N)
    ID 61391
    6 min
  • 10
    Walk to Milpitas
    Walk to
    Milpitas
    Serra Way
    80 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Palo Alto Transit Center to Milpitas

The distance between Palo Alto Transit Center and Milpitas is approximately 19.57 mi, which can typically be travelled in 77 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Palo Alto Transit Center to Milpitas by bus, light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Milpitas – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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

To check the bus, light rail and train schedule from Palo Alto Transit Center to Milpitas using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Palo Alto Transit Center) 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.

Alternative route from Palo Alto Transit Center to Milpitas by bus, light rail and train via LIMITED, ORANGE LINE and 66

To get from Palo Alto Transit Center to Milpitas you’ll need to take one train line, one light rail line and one bus line: take the LIMITED train from Palo Alto station to Mountain View station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE light rail and finally take the 66 bus from Main & Great Mall Pkwy (N) station to Main & Serra (N) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 16 min. The ride fare is $6.50. The bus, light rail and train schedule from Palo Alto Transit Center may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and train schedule to Milpitas on the Moovit app.

76min$6.50
Walk to train stationTrain - LIMITED
LIMITED
Light Rail - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 6666
Walk to Milpitas
Leaves from Palo Alto

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Palo Alto
    ID palo_alto
    110 yd • 2 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
    10 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
    Great Mall Station
    ID PS_GRML
    42 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Main & Great Mall Pkwy (N)
    ID 63234
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 6666
    Wait for bus
    66
    North Milpitas
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Main & Serra (N)
    ID 61391
    6 min
  • 10
    Walk to Milpitas
    Walk to
    Milpitas
    Serra Way
    80 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 77 minutes, using Train line LOCAL WEEKDAY, Light Rail line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 66.

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

    The alternative route takes 76 minutes, using Train line LIMITED, Light Rail line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 66.

  • Is there a direct train between Palo Alto Transit Center and Milpitas?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 17 min.

  • Which train line goes from Palo Alto Transit Center to Milpitas?

    The LOCAL WEEKDAY train line goes from Palo Alto station near Palo Alto Transit Center in Palo Alto to San Jose Diridon station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line till San Jose Diridon station near Milpitas.

  • How long does it take to travel from Palo Alto Transit Center to Milpitas by train, light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Palo Alto Transit Center and Milpitas by train, light rail and bus is about 1 hr 17 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Palo Alto Transit Center to get to Milpitas?

    Get on the LOCAL WEEKDAY train from the Palo Alto station near Palo Alto Transit Center in Palo Alto.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Palo Alto Transit Center and Milpitas?

    Get off the train at the San Jose Diridon stop, which is closest to Milpitas.

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

    The ride from Palo Alto Transit Center to Milpitas costs $6.50.