How to get from Albany to Palo Alto by bus?

By bus

To get from Albany to Palo Alto in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 800 bus from San Pablo Av & Solano Av station to Market St & South Van Ness Av station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 397 bus and finally take the 22 bus from Palo Alto Transit Center station to El Camino & Page Mill station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 41 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

221min$6.00
Bus - 800800
Bus - 397397
Bus - 2222
Walk to Palo Alto
Leaves from San Pablo Av & Solano Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Albany
  • 2
    Bus - 800800
    Wait for bus
    800
    San Francisco
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Market St & South Van Ness Av
    ID 51656
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    11th St & Market St
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 397397
    Wait for bus
    397
    Palo Alto Transit Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1
    135 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2222
    Wait for bus
    22
    Eastridge
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Camino & Page Mill
    8 min
  • 9
    Walk to Palo Alto
    Walk to
    Palo Alto
    830 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 800 and 397

To get from Albany to Palo Alto in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, take the 800 bus from San Pablo Av & Solano Av station to Market St & South Van Ness Av station. Next, take the 397 bus from 11th St & Market St station to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 57 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

237min$6.00
Bus - 800800
Bus - 397397
Walk to Palo Alto
Leaves from San Pablo Av & Solano Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Albany
  • 2
    Bus - 800800
    Wait for bus
    800
    San Francisco
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Market St & South Van Ness Av
    ID 51656
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    11th St & Market St
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 397397
    Wait for bus
    397
    Palo Alto Transit Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1
    135 min
  • 7
    Walk to Palo Alto
    Walk to
    Palo Alto
    2.43 mi • 50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Albany to Palo Alto

The distance between Albany, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Palo Alto, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 62.05 mi, which can typically be travelled in 221 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Albany to Palo Alto by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Francisco - San Jose, CA – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Albany

Albany is located at Albany, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is San Pablo Av & Solano Av.

BART stations close to Albany:

  • El Cerrito Plaza
  • North Berkeley
  • Downtown Berkeley

Train stations close to Albany:

  • Berkeley

Bus stations close to Albany:

  • San Pablo Av & Solano Av
  • Solano Av & Kains Av
  • San Pablo Av & Buchanan St

Ferry stations close to Albany:

  • Berkeley Marina, Berkeley Ca

Public transit stations close to Palo Alto, San Francisco - San Jose, CA

Palo Alto is located at Palo Alto, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is Page Mill & Hanover (N).

Train stations close to Palo Alto:

  • California Avenue
  • Palo Alto
  • San Antonio

Bus stations close to Palo Alto:

  • Page Mill & Hanover (N)
  • 1290 Page Mill Rd & Hanover St
  • Hanover St:Page Mill Rd

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via 800 and 397

To get from Albany to Palo Alto in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, take the 800 bus from San Pablo Av & Solano Av station to Market St & South Van Ness Av station. Next, take the 397 bus from 11th St & Market St station to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 57 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

237min$6.00
Bus - 800800
Bus - 397397
Walk to Palo Alto
Leaves from San Pablo Av & Solano Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Albany
  • 2
    Bus - 800800
    Wait for bus
    800
    San Francisco
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Market St & South Van Ness Av
    ID 51656
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    11th St & Market St
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 397397
    Wait for bus
    397
    Palo Alto Transit Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1
    135 min
  • 7
    Walk to Palo Alto
    Walk to
    Palo Alto
    2.43 mi • 50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 221 minutes, using Bus line 800, Bus line 397, Bus line 22.

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

    The alternative route takes 237 minutes, using Bus line 800, Bus line 397.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 41 min.

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

    The 800 bus line goes from San Francisco station near Albany to Market St & South Van Ness Av station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Market St & South Van Ness Av station near Palo Alto in San Francisco - San Jose, CA

  • How long does it take to travel from Albany to Palo Alto in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus?

    The total travel time between Albany and Palo Alto in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus is about 3 hr 41 min.

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

    Get on the 800 bus from the San Francisco stop near Albany in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

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

    Get off the bus at the Market St & South Van Ness Av stop, which is closest to Palo Alto in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How much is the bus fare from Albany to Palo Alto?

    The ride from Albany to Palo Alto costs $6.00.

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