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

By bus and train

To get from Stinson Beach to Palo Alto in Palo Alto, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 61 bus from 4810 Shoreline Hwy station to Manzanita Park & Ride Lot station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 114 bus and finally take the LTD 5 train from San Francisco station to Palo Alto station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 40 min. The ride fare is $15.90.

220min$15.90
Walk to bus station
Bus - 6161
Bus - 114114
Train - LTD 5
LTD 5
Walk to Palo Alto
Leaves from 4810 Shoreline Hwy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    4810 Shoreline Hwy
    ID 40781
    550 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6161
    Wait for bus
    61
    Sausalito
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Manzanita Park & Ride Lot
    ID 40162
    50 min
  • 4
    Bus - 114114
    Wait for bus
    114
    San Francisco Financial District
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    4th St & Folsom St
    53 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Francisco
    840 yd • 10 min
  • 7
    Train - LTD 5
    Wait for train
    LTD 5
    San Jose Diridon
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Palo Alto
    ID palo_alto
    46 min
  • 9
    Walk to Palo Alto
    Walk to
    Palo Alto
    1.34 mi • 28 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Stinson Beach to Palo Alto

The distance between Stinson Beach, Palo Alto and Palo Alto, Palo Alto is approximately 60.03 mi, which can typically be travelled in 220 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Stinson Beach 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.

Public transit stations close to Stinson Beach

Stinson Beach is located at Shoreline Highway, Palo Alto and the nearest public transit station is 4810 Shoreline Hwy.

Bus stations close to Stinson Beach:

  • 4810 Shoreline Hwy
  • 4813 Shoreline Hwy

Public transit stations close to Palo Alto, Palo Alto

Palo Alto is located at Palo Alto, Palo Alto and the nearest public transit station is Middlefield & Melville (W).

Train stations close to Palo Alto:

  • Palo Alto
  • Menlo Park
  • California Avenue

Bus stations close to Palo Alto:

  • Middlefield & Melville (W)
  • Middlefield & Melville (E)
  • Middlefield & Kingsley (W)

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 220 minutes, using Bus line 61, Bus line 114, Bus line LTD 5.

  • Is there a direct bus between Stinson Beach and Palo Alto?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 40 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Stinson Beach to Palo Alto?

    The 61 bus line goes from 4810 Shoreline Hwy station near Stinson Beach in Stinson Beach to Sausalito station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Palo Alto station near Palo Alto in Palo Alto.

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

    The total travel time between Stinson Beach in Stinson Beach and Palo Alto in Palo Alto by bus and train is about 3 hr 40 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Stinson Beach to get to Palo Alto?

    Get on the 61 bus from the 4810 Shoreline Hwy stop near Stinson Beach in Stinson Beach.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Stinson Beach and Palo Alto?

    Get off the bus at the Palo Alto station, which is closest to Palo Alto in Palo Alto.

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

    The ride from Stinson Beach to Palo Alto costs $15.90.

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