How to get from Mission St & San Jose Ave/Wellington Ave to Palo Alto by bus?

By bus

To get from Mission St & San Jose Ave/Wellington Ave to Palo Alto in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the ECRO bus from Mission St & San Jose Ave/Wellington Ave station to SFO Airport Terminal A-Lower Level station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 397 bus and finally take the DB1 bus from Willow Rd & Newbridge St station to 1290 Page Mill Rd & Hanover St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 30 min. The ride fare is $4.30.

150min$4.30
Bus - ECROECRO
Bus - 397397
Bus - DB1DB1
Walk to Palo Alto
Leaves from Mission St & San Jose Ave/Wellington Ave
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Mission St & San Jose Ave/Wellington Ave
  • 2
    Bus - ECROECRO
    Wait for bus
    ECRO
    SFO
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    SFO Airport Terminal A-Lower Level
    ID 335637
    26 min
  • 4
    Bus - 397397
    Wait for bus
    397
    Palo Alto Transit Center
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Newbridge St & Willow Rd
    ID 363043
    74 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Willow Rd & Newbridge St
    ID 55804
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - DB1DB1
    Wait for bus
    DB1
    To Stanford Research Park
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    1290 Page Mill Rd & Hanover St
    10 min
  • 9
    Walk to Palo Alto
    Walk to
    Palo Alto
    100 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via ECRO, 397 and 22

To get from Mission St & San Jose Ave/Wellington Ave to Palo Alto in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the ECRO bus from Mission St & San Jose Ave/Wellington Ave station to SFO Airport Terminal A-Lower Level 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 29 min. The ride fare is $4.55.

209min$4.55
Bus - ECROECRO
Bus - 397397
Bus - 2222
Walk to Palo Alto
Leaves from Mission St & San Jose Ave/Wellington Ave
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Mission St & San Jose Ave/Wellington Ave
  • 2
    Bus - ECROECRO
    Wait for bus
    ECRO
    SFO
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    SFO Airport Terminal A-Lower Level
    ID 335637
    26 min
  • 4
    Bus - 397397
    Wait for bus
    397
    Palo Alto Transit Center
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1
    92 min
  • 6
    Bus - 2222
    Wait for bus
    22
    Eastridge
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Camino & Page Mill
    9 min
  • 8
    Walk to Palo Alto
    Walk to
    Palo Alto
    830 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Mission St & San Jose Ave/Wellington Ave to Palo Alto
The distance between Mission St & San Jose Ave/Wellington Ave, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Palo Alto, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 36.4 mi, which can typically be travelled in 150 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Mission St & San Jose Ave/Wellington Ave 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 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 Hanover & Page Mill (W).

Train stations close to Palo Alto:

  • San Antonio
  • Palo Alto
  • California Avenue

Bus stations close to Palo Alto:

  • Hanover & Page Mill (W)
  • Hanover & Page Mill (Fire Station) (E)
  • 1290 Page Mill Rd & Hanover St
Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via ECRO, 397 and 22

To get from Mission St & San Jose Ave/Wellington Ave to Palo Alto in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the ECRO bus from Mission St & San Jose Ave/Wellington Ave station to SFO Airport Terminal A-Lower Level 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 29 min. The ride fare is $4.55.

209min$4.55
Bus - ECROECRO
Bus - 397397
Bus - 2222
Walk to Palo Alto
Leaves from Mission St & San Jose Ave/Wellington Ave
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Mission St & San Jose Ave/Wellington Ave
  • 2
    Bus - ECROECRO
    Wait for bus
    ECRO
    SFO
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    SFO Airport Terminal A-Lower Level
    ID 335637
    26 min
  • 4
    Bus - 397397
    Wait for bus
    397
    Palo Alto Transit Center
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1
    92 min
  • 6
    Bus - 2222
    Wait for bus
    22
    Eastridge
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Camino & Page Mill
    9 min
  • 8
    Walk to Palo Alto
    Walk to
    Palo Alto
    830 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Mission St & San Jose Ave/Wellington Ave to Palo Alto?

    The fastest way takes 150 minutes, using Bus line ECRO, Bus line 397, Bus line DB1.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Mission St & San Jose Ave/Wellington Ave to Palo Alto?

    The alternative route takes 209 minutes, using Bus line ECRO, Bus line 397, Bus line 22.

  • Is there a direct bus between Mission St & San Jose Ave/Wellington Ave 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 2 hr 30 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Mission St & San Jose Ave/Wellington Ave to Palo Alto in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    The ECRO bus line goes from SFO station near Mission St & San Jose Ave/Wellington Ave to SFO Airport Terminal A-Lower Level station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till SFO Airport Terminal A-Lower Level station near Palo Alto in San Francisco - San Jose, CA

  • How long does it take to travel from Mission St & San Jose Ave/Wellington Ave to Palo Alto in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus?

    The total travel time between Mission St & San Jose Ave/Wellington Ave and Palo Alto in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus is about 2 hr 30 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Mission St & San Jose Ave/Wellington Ave to get to Palo Alto in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    Get on the ECRO bus from the SFO stop near Mission St & San Jose Ave/Wellington Ave in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Mission St & San Jose Ave/Wellington Ave and Palo Alto in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    Get off the bus at the SFO Airport Terminal A-Lower Level stop, which is closest to Palo Alto in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How much is the bus fare from Mission St & San Jose Ave/Wellington Ave to Palo Alto?

    The ride from Mission St & San Jose Ave/Wellington Ave to Palo Alto costs $4.30.

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