How to get from Berkeley to Palo Alto by bus?

From Berkeley to Palo Alto by bus

To get from Berkeley to Palo Alto in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 800 bus from Shattuck Av & Dwight Way 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 48 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

228min$6.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 800800
Bus - 397397
Bus - 2222
Walk to Palo Alto
Leaves from Shattuck Av & Dwight Way

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Shattuck Av & Dwight Way
    ID 54454
    0.83 mi • 17 min
  • 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
    30 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 from Berkeley to Palo Alto by bus via 851, 800 and 397

To get from Berkeley to Palo Alto in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 851 bus from College at Haste station to Broadway & 13th St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 800 bus and finally 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 4 hr 18 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

258min$6.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 851851
Bus - 800800
Bus - 397397
Walk to Palo Alto
Leaves from College at Haste

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    College at Haste
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 851851
    Wait for bus
    851
    Fruitvale BART
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway & 13th St
    ID 52673
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    14th St & Broadway (12th St BART)
    ID 56600
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 800800
    Wait for bus
    800
    San Francisco
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Market St & South Van Ness Av
    ID 51656
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    11th St & Market St
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 397397
    Wait for bus
    397
    Palo Alto Transit Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1
    135 min
  • 10
    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 Berkeley to Palo Alto

The distance between Berkeley, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Palo Alto, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 59.49 mi, which can typically be travelled in 228 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Berkeley 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 Berkeley

Berkeley is located at Berkeley, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is Residence Hall Unit 1 Channing at College.

BART stations close to Berkeley:

  • Ashby Station
  • Downtown Berkeley
  • Macarthur

Train stations close to Berkeley:

  • Berkeley

Bus stations close to Berkeley:

  • Residence Hall Unit 1 Channing at College
  • Unit 2 College at Haste
  • Durant Av & College 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 Berkeley to Palo Alto by bus via 851, 800 and 397

To get from Berkeley to Palo Alto in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 851 bus from College at Haste station to Broadway & 13th St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 800 bus and finally 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 4 hr 18 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

258min$6.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 851851
Bus - 800800
Bus - 397397
Walk to Palo Alto
Leaves from College at Haste

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    College at Haste
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 851851
    Wait for bus
    851
    Fruitvale BART
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway & 13th St
    ID 52673
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    14th St & Broadway (12th St BART)
    ID 56600
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 800800
    Wait for bus
    800
    San Francisco
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Market St & South Van Ness Av
    ID 51656
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    11th St & Market St
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 397397
    Wait for bus
    397
    Palo Alto Transit Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1
    135 min
  • 10
    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 Berkeley to Palo Alto?

    The fastest way takes 228 minutes, using Bus line 800, Bus line 397, Bus line 22.

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

    The alternative route takes 258 minutes, using Bus line 851, Bus line 800, Bus line 397.

  • Is there a direct bus between Berkeley 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 48 min.

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

    The 800 bus line goes from Shattuck Av & Dwight Way station near Berkeley to San Francisco station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till San Francisco station near Palo Alto in San Francisco - San Jose, CA

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

    The total travel time between Berkeley and Palo Alto in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus is about 3 hr 48 min.

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

    Get on the 800 bus from the Shattuck Av & Dwight Way stop near Berkeley in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

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

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

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

    The ride from Berkeley to Palo Alto costs $6.00.

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