How to get from Portola Dr & 30th Ave to Palo Alto, California by bus and train?

From Portola Dr & 30th Ave to Palo Alto, California by bus and train

To get from Portola Dr & 30th Ave to Palo Alto, California you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 3A bus from Portola Dr & 30th Ave station to Front & Soquel Ave station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 17 bus and finally take the LOCAL WEEKDAY train from San Jose Diridon station to California Avenue station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 23 min. The ride fare is $13.25. The bus and train schedule from Portola Dr & 30th Ave may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Palo Alto, California on the Moovit app.

143min$13.25
Bus - 3A3A
Bus - 1717
Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
LOCAL WEEKDAY
Walk to Palo Alto, California
Leaves from Portola Dr & 30th Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Portola Dr & 30th Ave
  • 2
    Bus - 3A3A
    Wait for bus
    3A
    Capitola Mall/Live OAK
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Front & Soquel Ave
    ID 2667
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Front (Trader Joe'S)
    ID 2764
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    San Jose
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Diridon Station (Caltrain Depot)
    ID 0904
    52 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Jose Diridon
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
    Wait for train
    LOCAL WEEKDAY
    San Francisco
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    California Avenue
    ID california_ave
    24 min
  • 10
    Walk to Palo Alto, California
    Walk to
    Palo Alto, California
    350 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Portola Dr & 30th Ave to Palo Alto, California by bus and train via 3B, 17 and LOCAL WEEKDAY

To get from Portola Dr & 30th Ave to Palo Alto, California you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 3B bus from Portola Dr & 30th Ave station to Front & Soquel Ave station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 17 bus and finally take the LOCAL WEEKDAY train from San Jose Diridon station to California Avenue station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 23 min. The ride fare is $13.25. The bus and train schedule from Portola Dr & 30th Ave may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Palo Alto, California on the Moovit app.

143min$13.25
Bus - 3B3B
Bus - 1717
Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
LOCAL WEEKDAY
Walk to Palo Alto, California
Leaves from Portola Dr & 30th Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Portola Dr & 30th Ave
  • 2
    Bus - 3B3B
    Wait for bus
    3B
    Capitola Mall/Live OAK
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Front & Soquel Ave
    ID 2667
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Front (Trader Joe'S)
    ID 2764
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    San Jose
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Diridon Station (Caltrain Depot)
    ID 0904
    49 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Jose Diridon
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
    Wait for train
    LOCAL WEEKDAY
    San Francisco
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    California Avenue
    ID california_ave
    24 min
  • 10
    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 Portola Dr & 30th Ave to Palo Alto, California

The distance between Portola Dr & 30th Ave and Palo Alto, California is approximately 52.7 mi, which can typically be travelled in 143 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Portola Dr & 30th Ave 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 Portola Dr & 30th Ave to Palo Alto, California

To check the bus and train schedule from Portola Dr & 30th Ave to Palo Alto, California using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Portola Dr & 30th Ave) 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 Portola Dr & 30th Ave to Palo Alto, California by bus and train via 3B, 17 and LOCAL WEEKDAY

To get from Portola Dr & 30th Ave to Palo Alto, California you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 3B bus from Portola Dr & 30th Ave station to Front & Soquel Ave station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 17 bus and finally take the LOCAL WEEKDAY train from San Jose Diridon station to California Avenue station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 23 min. The ride fare is $13.25. The bus and train schedule from Portola Dr & 30th Ave may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Palo Alto, California on the Moovit app.

143min$13.25
Bus - 3B3B
Bus - 1717
Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
LOCAL WEEKDAY
Walk to Palo Alto, California
Leaves from Portola Dr & 30th Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Portola Dr & 30th Ave
  • 2
    Bus - 3B3B
    Wait for bus
    3B
    Capitola Mall/Live OAK
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Front & Soquel Ave
    ID 2667
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Front (Trader Joe'S)
    ID 2764
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    San Jose
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Diridon Station (Caltrain Depot)
    ID 0904
    49 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Jose Diridon
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
    Wait for train
    LOCAL WEEKDAY
    San Francisco
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    California Avenue
    ID california_ave
    24 min
  • 10
    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 Portola Dr & 30th Ave to Palo Alto, California?

    The fastest way takes 143 minutes, using Bus line 3A, Bus line 17, Train line LOCAL WEEKDAY.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Portola Dr & 30th Ave to Palo Alto, California?

    The alternative route takes 143 minutes, using Bus line 3B, Bus line 17, Train line LOCAL WEEKDAY.

  • Is there a direct bus between Portola Dr & 30th Ave and Palo Alto, California?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 23 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Portola Dr & 30th Ave to Palo Alto, California?

    The 3A bus line goes from Capitola Mall/Live OAK station near Portola Dr & 30th Ave in San Francisco - San Jose, CA to Front & Soquel Ave station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Front & Soquel Ave station near Palo Alto, California.

  • How long does it take to travel from Portola Dr & 30th Ave to Palo Alto, California by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Portola Dr & 30th Ave and Palo Alto, California by bus and train is about 2 hr 23 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Portola Dr & 30th Ave to get to Palo Alto, California?

    Get on the 3A bus from the Capitola Mall/Live OAK stop near Portola Dr & 30th Ave in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Portola Dr & 30th Ave and Palo Alto, California?

    Get off the bus at the Front & Soquel Ave station, which is closest to Palo Alto, California.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Portola Dr & 30th Ave to Palo Alto, California?

    The ride from Portola Dr & 30th Ave to Palo Alto, California costs $13.25.

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