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

From San Bruno to Palo Alto by bus and train

To get from San Bruno to Palo Alto in Palo Alto, take the LOCAL WEEKDAY train from San Bruno station to Palo Alto station. Next, take the 21 bus from Palo Alto Transit Center station to Middlefield & Embarcadero (E) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 50 min. The ride fare is $11.00. The bus and train schedule from San Bruno may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Palo Alto on the Moovit app.

50min$11.00
Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
LOCAL WEEKDAY
Bus - 2121
Walk to Palo Alto
Leaves from San Bruno

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    San Bruno
    San Bruno Avenue West
  • 2
    Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
    Wait for train
    LOCAL WEEKDAY
    Tamien
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Palo Alto
    ID palo_alto
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Palo Alto Transit Center
    ID PS_PATC
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Santa Clara Transit Ctr
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Middlefield & Embarcadero (E)
    ID 61575
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to Palo Alto
    Walk to
    Palo Alto
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from San Bruno to Palo Alto by bus and train via LOCAL WEEKDAY and 281

To get from San Bruno to Palo Alto in Palo Alto, take the LOCAL WEEKDAY train from San Bruno station to Palo Alto station. Next, take the 281 bus from Lytton Ave & Alma St station to University Ave & Middlefield Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 59 min. The ride fare is $10.55. The bus and train schedule from San Bruno may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Palo Alto on the Moovit app.

59min$10.55
Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
LOCAL WEEKDAY
Bus - 281281
Walk to Palo Alto
Leaves from San Bruno

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    San Bruno
    San Bruno Avenue West
  • 2
    Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
    Wait for train
    LOCAL WEEKDAY
    Tamien
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Palo Alto
    ID palo_alto
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lytton Ave & Alma St
    ID 347001
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 281281
    Wait for bus
    281
    Belle Haven Community Campus
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    University Ave & Middlefield Rd
    ID 347064
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to Palo Alto
    Walk to
    Palo Alto
    0.97 mi • 21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from San Bruno to Palo Alto

The distance between San Bruno and Palo Alto is approximately 21.13 mi, which can typically be travelled in 50 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Bruno to Palo Alto by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Palo Alto – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from San Bruno to Palo Alto

To check the bus and train schedule from San Bruno to Palo Alto using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (San Bruno) and destination (Palo Alto), 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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Alternative route from San Bruno to Palo Alto by bus and train via LOCAL WEEKDAY and 281

To get from San Bruno to Palo Alto in Palo Alto, take the LOCAL WEEKDAY train from San Bruno station to Palo Alto station. Next, take the 281 bus from Lytton Ave & Alma St station to University Ave & Middlefield Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 59 min. The ride fare is $10.55. The bus and train schedule from San Bruno may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Palo Alto on the Moovit app.

59min$10.55
Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
LOCAL WEEKDAY
Bus - 281281
Walk to Palo Alto
Leaves from San Bruno

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    San Bruno
    San Bruno Avenue West
  • 2
    Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
    Wait for train
    LOCAL WEEKDAY
    Tamien
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Palo Alto
    ID palo_alto
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lytton Ave & Alma St
    ID 347001
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 281281
    Wait for bus
    281
    Belle Haven Community Campus
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    University Ave & Middlefield Rd
    ID 347064
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to Palo Alto
    Walk to
    Palo Alto
    0.97 mi • 21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 50 minutes, using Train line LOCAL WEEKDAY, Bus line 21.

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

    The alternative route takes 59 minutes, using Train line LOCAL WEEKDAY, Bus line 281.

  • Is there a direct train between San Bruno and Palo Alto?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 50 min.

  • Which train line goes from San Bruno to Palo Alto?

    The LOCAL WEEKDAY train line goes from Tamien station near San Bruno in San Bruno to Palo Alto station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Palo Alto station near Palo Alto.

  • How long does it take to travel from San Bruno to Palo Alto by train and bus?

    The total travel time between San Bruno and Palo Alto by train and bus is about 50 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near San Bruno to get to Palo Alto?

    Get on the LOCAL WEEKDAY train from the Tamien station near San Bruno in San Bruno.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between San Bruno and Palo Alto?

    Get off the train at the Palo Alto stop, which is closest to Palo Alto.

  • When is the last bus from San Bruno to Palo Alto?

    The last bus from San Bruno in San Bruno to Palo Alto in Palo Alto is the Daly City BART - Palo Alto Transit Ctr line. It leaves the El Camino Real & San Bruno Ave stop at 4:47 PM.

  • When is the first train from San Bruno to Palo Alto?

    The first train from San Bruno in San Bruno to Palo Alto in Palo Alto is San Francisco Caltrain Southbound - San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound. It leaves the San Bruno station at 4:23 PM.

  • How much is the train fare from San Bruno to Palo Alto?

    The ride from San Bruno to Palo Alto costs $11.00.

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