How to get from Powell St & Lombard St to Palo Alto, California by bus and train?

From Powell St & Lombard St to Palo Alto, California by bus and train

To get from Powell St & Lombard St to Palo Alto, California in Palo Alto, take the 45 bus from Union St & Columbus Ave station to Townsend St & 4th St station. Next, take the LIMITED train from San Francisco station to California Avenue station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min. The ride fare is $11.25. The bus and train schedule from Powell St & Lombard St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Palo Alto, California on the Moovit app.

85min$11.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4545
Train - LIMITED
LIMITED
Walk to Palo Alto, California
Leaves from Union St & Columbus Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union St & Columbus Ave
    ID 16751
    380 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4545
    Wait for bus
    45
    Caltrain Depot
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Townsend St & 4th St
    ID 16695
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Francisco
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - LIMITED
    Wait for train
    LIMITED
    San Jose Diridon
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    California Avenue
    ID california_ave
    44 min
  • 7
    Walk to Palo Alto, California
    Walk to
    Palo Alto, California
    350 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Powell St & Lombard St to Palo Alto, California by bus and train via 8, 15 and LIMITED

To get from Powell St & Lombard St to Palo Alto, California you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 8 bus from Powell St & Lombard St station to 4th St & Market St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 15 bus and finally take the LIMITED train from San Francisco station to California Avenue station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 26 min. The ride fare is $11.25. The bus and train schedule from Powell St & Lombard St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Palo Alto, California on the Moovit app.

86min$11.25
Bus - 88
Bus - 1515
Train - LIMITED
LIMITED
Walk to Palo Alto, California
Leaves from Powell St & Lombard St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Powell St & Lombard St
  • 2
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    City College
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    4th St & Market St
    ID 13161
    13 min
  • 4
    Bus - 1515
    Wait for bus
    15
    Palou & 3rd St
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    4th St & Townsend St
    ID 13163
    6 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Francisco
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - LIMITED
    Wait for train
    LIMITED
    San Jose Diridon
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    California Avenue
    ID california_ave
    44 min
  • 9
    Walk to Palo Alto, California
    Walk to
    Palo Alto, California
    350 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Powell St & Lombard St to Palo Alto, California

The distance between Powell St & Lombard St and Palo Alto, California is approximately 34.24 mi, which can typically be travelled in 85 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Powell St & Lombard St to Palo Alto, California 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 Powell St & Lombard St to Palo Alto, California

To check the bus and train schedule from Powell St & Lombard St to Palo Alto, California using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Powell St & Lombard St) and destination (Palo Alto, California), 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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Powell St & Lombard St to Palo Alto, California by bus and train via 8, 15 and LIMITED

To get from Powell St & Lombard St to Palo Alto, California you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 8 bus from Powell St & Lombard St station to 4th St & Market St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 15 bus and finally take the LIMITED train from San Francisco station to California Avenue station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 26 min. The ride fare is $11.25. The bus and train schedule from Powell St & Lombard St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Palo Alto, California on the Moovit app.

86min$11.25
Bus - 88
Bus - 1515
Train - LIMITED
LIMITED
Walk to Palo Alto, California
Leaves from Powell St & Lombard St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Powell St & Lombard St
  • 2
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    City College
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    4th St & Market St
    ID 13161
    13 min
  • 4
    Bus - 1515
    Wait for bus
    15
    Palou & 3rd St
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    4th St & Townsend St
    ID 13163
    6 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Francisco
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - LIMITED
    Wait for train
    LIMITED
    San Jose Diridon
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    California Avenue
    ID california_ave
    44 min
  • 9
    Walk to Palo Alto, California
    Walk to
    Palo Alto, California
    350 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Powell St & Lombard St to Palo Alto, California?

    The fastest way takes 85 minutes, using Bus line 45, Train line LIMITED.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Powell St & Lombard St to Palo Alto, California?

    The alternative route takes 86 minutes, using Bus line 8, Bus line 15, Train line LIMITED.

  • Is there a direct bus between Powell St & Lombard St and Palo Alto, California?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 25 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Powell St & Lombard St to Palo Alto, California?

    The 45 bus line goes from Union St & Columbus Ave station near Powell St & Lombard St in North Beach to Caltrain Depot station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Caltrain Depot station near Palo Alto, California.

  • How long does it take to travel from Powell St & Lombard St to Palo Alto, California by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Powell St & Lombard St and Palo Alto, California by bus and train is about 1 hr 25 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Powell St & Lombard St to get to Palo Alto, California?

    Get on the 45 bus from the Union St & Columbus Ave stop near Powell St & Lombard St in North Beach.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Powell St & Lombard St and Palo Alto, California?

    Get off the bus at the Caltrain Depot station, which is closest to Palo Alto, California.

  • How much is the bus fare from Powell St & Lombard St to Palo Alto, California?

    The ride from Powell St & Lombard St to Palo Alto, California costs $11.25.

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