How to get from Atherton to Palo Alto by bus?

By bus

Take one direct bus from Atherton to Palo Alto in San Francisco - San Jose, CA: take the ECR bus from El Camino Real & OAK Grove Ave-Menlo Park Caltrain station to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $2.05.

72min$2.05
Walk to bus station
Bus - ECRECR
Walk to Palo Alto
Leaves from El Camino Real & OAK Grove Ave-Menlo Park Caltrain

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Camino Real & OAK Grove Ave-Menlo Park Caltrain
    ID 346047
    0.66 mi • 14 min
  • 2
    Bus - ECRECR
    Wait for bus
    ECR
    Palo Alto Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1
    7 min
  • 4
    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 Atherton to Palo Alto

The distance between Atherton, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Palo Alto, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 4.71 mi, which can typically be travelled in 72 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Atherton 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 Atherton

Atherton is located at Atherton, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is Middlefield Rd & Oak Grove Ave.

Train stations close to Atherton:

  • Palo Alto
  • Menlo Park

Bus stations close to Atherton:

  • Middlefield Rd & Oak Grove Ave
  • Ringwood Ave & Middlefield Rd
  • Middlefield Rd & Ringwood Ave

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

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 72 minutes, using Bus line ECR.

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

    Yes, there is a direct bus going from Atherton to Palo Alto in San Francisco - San Jose, CA in 1 hr 12 min.

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

    The ECR bus line goes from El Camino Real & OAK Grove Ave-Menlo Park Caltrain station near Atherton to Palo Alto Transit Center station near Palo Alto in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

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

    The total travel time between Atherton and Palo Alto in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus is about 1 hr 12 min.

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

    Get on the ECR bus from the El Camino Real & OAK Grove Ave-Menlo Park Caltrain stop near Atherton in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

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

    Get off the bus at the Palo Alto Transit Center stop, which is closest to Palo Alto in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • When is the last train from Atherton to Palo Alto in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    The last train from Atherton to Palo Alto in San Francisco - San Jose, CA is the Local line. It leaves the Menlo Park station at 8:58 AM.

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

    The ride from Atherton to Palo Alto costs $2.05.

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