How to get from Downtown Berkeley to Palo Alto, California by BART and train?

From Downtown Berkeley to Palo Alto, California by BART and train

To get from Downtown Berkeley to Palo Alto, California in Palo Alto, take the RED BART from Downtown Berkeley station to Millbrae station. Next, take the LOCAL WEEKDAY train from Millbrae station to California Avenue station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 51 min. The ride fare is $13.20. The BART and train schedule from Downtown Berkeley may change. We recommend you check the updated BART and train schedule to Palo Alto, California on the Moovit app.

111min$13.20
BART - RED
BART - RED
Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
LOCAL WEEKDAY
Walk to Palo Alto, California
Leaves from Downtown Berkeley

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from BART station
    Start from BART station
    Downtown Berkeley
  • 2
    BART - RED
    Wait for BART
    RED
    SF / SFO Airport / Millbrae
  • 3
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Millbrae
    63 min
  • 4
    Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
    Wait for train
    LOCAL WEEKDAY
    Tamien
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    California Avenue
    ID california_ave
    31 min
  • 6
    Walk to Palo Alto, California
    Walk to
    Palo Alto, California
    350 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Downtown Berkeley to Palo Alto, California by BART, light rail and train

To get from Downtown Berkeley to Palo Alto, California you’ll need to take one BART line, one light rail line and one train line: take the RED BART from Downtown Berkeley station to Powell Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the T light rail 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 36 min. The ride fare is $16.55. The BART and train schedule from Downtown Berkeley may change. We recommend you check the updated BART and train schedule to Palo Alto, California on the Moovit app.

96min$16.55
BART - RED
BART - RED
Light Rail - T
Light Rail - T
Train - LIMITED
LIMITED
Walk to Palo Alto, California
Leaves from Downtown Berkeley

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from BART station
    Start from BART station
    Downtown Berkeley
  • 2
    BART - RED
    Wait for BART
    RED
    SF / SFO Airport / Millbrae
  • 3
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Powell Street
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Union Square/Market St Station Southbound
    ID 17874
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - T
    Wait for light rail
    T
    Sunnydale
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    4th Street 808
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Francisco
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - LIMITED
    Wait for train
    LIMITED
    San Jose Diridon
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    California Avenue
    ID california_ave
    44 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 Downtown Berkeley to Palo Alto, California

The distance between Downtown Berkeley and Palo Alto, California is approximately 48.23 mi, which can typically be travelled in 111 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Downtown Berkeley to Palo Alto, California by BART and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Palo Alto – you will always have plenty of easy options.

BART And Train schedule from Downtown Berkeley to Palo Alto, California

To check the BART and train schedule from Downtown Berkeley to Palo Alto, California using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Downtown Berkeley) and destination (Palo Alto, California), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available BART and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each BART 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 BART and train schedules.

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From Downtown Berkeley to Palo Alto, California by BART, light rail and train

To get from Downtown Berkeley to Palo Alto, California you’ll need to take one BART line, one light rail line and one train line: take the RED BART from Downtown Berkeley station to Powell Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the T light rail 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 36 min. The ride fare is $16.55. The BART and train schedule from Downtown Berkeley may change. We recommend you check the updated BART and train schedule to Palo Alto, California on the Moovit app.

96min$16.55
BART - RED
BART - RED
Light Rail - T
Light Rail - T
Train - LIMITED
LIMITED
Walk to Palo Alto, California
Leaves from Downtown Berkeley

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from BART station
    Start from BART station
    Downtown Berkeley
  • 2
    BART - RED
    Wait for BART
    RED
    SF / SFO Airport / Millbrae
  • 3
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Powell Street
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Union Square/Market St Station Southbound
    ID 17874
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - T
    Wait for light rail
    T
    Sunnydale
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    4th Street 808
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Francisco
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - LIMITED
    Wait for train
    LIMITED
    San Jose Diridon
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    California Avenue
    ID california_ave
    44 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 Downtown Berkeley to Palo Alto, California?

    The fastest way takes 111 minutes, using BART line RED, Train line LOCAL WEEKDAY.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Downtown Berkeley to Palo Alto, California?

    The alternative route takes 96 minutes, using BART line RED, Light Rail line T, Train line LIMITED.

  • Is there a direct BART between Downtown Berkeley and Palo Alto, California?

    No, you’ll have to take one BART line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 51 min.

  • Which BART line goes from Downtown Berkeley to Palo Alto, California?

    The RED BART line goes from SF / SFO Airport / Millbrae station near Downtown Berkeley in Berkeley to Millbrae station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Millbrae station near Palo Alto, California.

  • How long does it take to travel from Downtown Berkeley to Palo Alto, California by BART and train?

    The total travel time between Downtown Berkeley and Palo Alto, California by BART and train is about 1 hr 51 min.

  • Where do I get on the BART near Downtown Berkeley to get to Palo Alto, California?

    Get on the RED BART from the SF / SFO Airport / Millbrae station near Downtown Berkeley in Berkeley.

  • Where do I get off the BART when travelling between Downtown Berkeley and Palo Alto, California?

    Get off the BART at the Millbrae station, which is closest to Palo Alto, California.

  • How much is the BART fare from Downtown Berkeley to Palo Alto, California?

    The ride from Downtown Berkeley to Palo Alto, California costs $13.20.

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