How to get from Palo Alto to NASA Ames Research Center by bus and train?

From Palo Alto to NASA Ames Research Center by bus and train

To get from Palo Alto to NASA Ames Research Center in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train 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 LOCAL WEEKDAY train and finally take the 51 bus from Mountain View Transit Center station to South Akron & Wescoat (E) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $6.50. The bus and train schedule from Palo Alto may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to NASA Ames Research Center on the Moovit app.

65min$6.50
Bus - 8989
Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
LOCAL WEEKDAY
Bus - 5151
Walk to NASA Ames Research Center
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 - LOCAL WEEKDAY
    Wait for train
    LOCAL WEEKDAY
    Tamien
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mountain View
    ID mountain_view
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mountain View Transit Center
    ID PS_MVCT
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    Moffett Field
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South Akron & Wescoat (E)
    ID 62082
    11 min
  • 10
    Walk to NASA Ames Research Center
    Walk to
    NASA Ames Research Center
    Moffett Blvd
    630 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Palo Alto to NASA Ames Research Center

The distance between Palo Alto, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and NASA Ames Research Center, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 7.63 mi, which can typically be travelled in 65 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Palo Alto to NASA Ames Research Center by bus 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 And Train schedule from Palo Alto to NASA Ames Research Center

To check the bus and train schedule from Palo Alto to NASA Ames Research Center using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Palo Alto) and destination (NASA Ames Research Center), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus 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 and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Palo Alto to NASA Ames Research Center?

    The fastest way takes 65 minutes, using Bus line 89, Train line LOCAL WEEKDAY, Bus line 51.

  • Is there a direct bus between Palo Alto and NASA Ames Research Center in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 5 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Palo Alto to NASA Ames Research Center in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

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

  • How long does it take to travel from Palo Alto to NASA Ames Research Center in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Palo Alto and NASA Ames Research Center in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus and train is about 1 hr 5 min.

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

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

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

    Get off the bus at the California Avenue stop, which is closest to NASA Ames Research Center in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • When is the last bus from Palo Alto to NASA Ames Research Center in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    The last bus from Palo Alto to NASA Ames Research Center in San Francisco - San Jose, CA is the Palo Alto TC - Eastridge line. It leaves the El Camino & Page Mill stop at 3:56 PM.

  • When is the last train from Palo Alto to NASA Ames Research Center in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    The last train from Palo Alto to NASA Ames Research Center in San Francisco - San Jose, CA is the San Francisco Caltrain Southbound - San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound line. It leaves the California Avenue station at 4:17 PM.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Palo Alto to NASA Ames Research Center?

    The ride from Palo Alto to NASA Ames Research Center costs $6.50.

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