How to get from Alto to Palo Alto by bus and train?

From Alto to Palo Alto by bus and train

To get from Alto to Palo Alto in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 130 bus from Hwy 101 @ Tiburon Wye Bus Pad station to Van Ness Ave & Union St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 45 bus and finally take the LOCAL train from San Francisco station to California Avenue station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 52 min. The ride fare is $16.10.

172min$16.10
Bus - 130130
Bus - 4545
Train - LOCAL
LOCAL
Walk to Palo Alto
Leaves from Hwy 101 @ Tiburon Wye Bus Pad

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Alto
  • 2
    Bus - 130130
    Wait for bus
    130
    San Francisco Mission and Fremont
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Van Ness Ave & Union St
    ID 40031
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union St & Van Ness Ave
    ID 16787
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4545
    Wait for bus
    45
    Caltrain Depot
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Townsend St & 4th St
    ID 16695
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Francisco
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - LOCAL
    Wait for train
    LOCAL
    Tamien
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    California Avenue
    ID california_ave
    68 min
  • 10
    Walk to Palo Alto
    Walk to
    Palo Alto
    0.93 mi • 20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Alto to Palo Alto by bus and train via 130, 292 and LOCAL

To get from Alto to Palo Alto in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 130 bus from Hwy 101 @ Tiburon Wye Bus Pad station to Mission St & 8th St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 292 bus and finally take the LOCAL train from Broadway station to California Avenue station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 52 min. The ride fare is $13.90.

232min$13.90
Bus - 130130
Bus - 292292
Train - LOCAL
LOCAL
Walk to Palo Alto
Leaves from Hwy 101 @ Tiburon Wye Bus Pad

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Alto
  • 2
    Bus - 130130
    Wait for bus
    130
    San Francisco Mission and Fremont
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mission St & 8th St
    47 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mission St & 8th St
    ID 331614
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 292292
    Wait for bus
    292
    Hillsdale Mall
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    California Dr & Broadway
    ID 340008
    77 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Broadway
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - LOCAL
    Wait for train
    LOCAL
    Tamien
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    California Avenue
    ID california_ave
    39 min
  • 10
    Walk to Palo Alto
    Walk to
    Palo Alto
    0.93 mi • 20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Alto to Palo Alto

The distance between Alto, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Palo Alto, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 47.9 mi, which can typically be travelled in 172 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alto to Palo Alto 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.

Public transit stations close to Alto

Alto is located at Alto, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is Tiburon Blvd & Redwood Hwy.

Bus stations close to Alto:

  • Tiburon Blvd & Redwood Hwy
  • E Blithedale Av & Tower Dr
  • E Blithedale Av & Kipling Av

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 from Alto to Palo Alto by bus and train via 130, 292 and LOCAL

To get from Alto to Palo Alto in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 130 bus from Hwy 101 @ Tiburon Wye Bus Pad station to Mission St & 8th St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 292 bus and finally take the LOCAL train from Broadway station to California Avenue station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 52 min. The ride fare is $13.90.

232min$13.90
Bus - 130130
Bus - 292292
Train - LOCAL
LOCAL
Walk to Palo Alto
Leaves from Hwy 101 @ Tiburon Wye Bus Pad

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Alto
  • 2
    Bus - 130130
    Wait for bus
    130
    San Francisco Mission and Fremont
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mission St & 8th St
    47 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mission St & 8th St
    ID 331614
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 292292
    Wait for bus
    292
    Hillsdale Mall
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    California Dr & Broadway
    ID 340008
    77 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Broadway
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - LOCAL
    Wait for train
    LOCAL
    Tamien
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    California Avenue
    ID california_ave
    39 min
  • 10
    Walk to Palo Alto
    Walk to
    Palo Alto
    0.93 mi • 20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 172 minutes, using Bus line 130, Bus line 45, Bus line LOCAL.

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

    The alternative route takes 232 minutes, using Bus line 130, Bus line 292, Bus line LOCAL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Alto and Palo Alto 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 2 hr 52 min.

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

    The 130 bus line goes from San Francisco Mission and Fremont station near Alto to Van Ness Ave & Union St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Van Ness Ave & Union St station near Palo Alto in San Francisco - San Jose, CA

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

    The total travel time between Alto and Palo Alto in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus and train is about 2 hr 52 min.

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

    Get on the 130 bus from the San Francisco Mission and Fremont stop near Alto in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

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

    Get off the bus at the Van Ness Ave & Union St station, which is closest to Palo Alto in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Alto to Palo Alto?

    The ride from Alto to Palo Alto costs $16.10.