How to get from McLaughlin Dr (UCSC - Science Hill) to Palo Alto, California by bus and train?

From McLaughlin Dr (UCSC - Science Hill) to Palo Alto, California by bus and train

To get from McLaughlin Dr (UCSC - Science Hill) to Palo Alto, California you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 18 bus from McLaughlin Dr (UCSC - Science Hill) 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 10 min. The ride fare is $13.25. The bus and train schedule from McLaughlin Dr (UCSC - Science Hill) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Palo Alto, California on the Moovit app.

130min$13.25
Bus - 1818
Bus - 1717
Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
LOCAL WEEKDAY
Walk to Palo Alto, California
Leaves from McLaughlin Dr (UCSC - Science Hill)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    McLaughlin Dr (UCSC - Science Hill)
  • 2
    Bus - 1818
    Wait for bus
    18
    Mission
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Front & Soquel Ave
    ID 2667
    25 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
    30 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 • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from McLaughlin Dr (UCSC - Science Hill) to Palo Alto, California

The distance between McLaughlin Dr (UCSC - Science Hill) and Palo Alto, California is approximately 52.34 mi, which can typically be travelled in 130 min. Moovit will show you the directions from McLaughlin Dr (UCSC - Science Hill) 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 McLaughlin Dr (UCSC - Science Hill) to Palo Alto, California

To check the bus and train schedule from McLaughlin Dr (UCSC - Science Hill) to Palo Alto, California using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (McLaughlin Dr (UCSC - Science Hill)) 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.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from McLaughlin Dr (UCSC - Science Hill) to Palo Alto, California?

    The fastest way takes 130 minutes, using Bus line 18, Bus line 17, Train line LOCAL WEEKDAY.

  • Is there a direct bus between McLaughlin Dr (UCSC - Science Hill) 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 10 min.

  • Which bus line goes from McLaughlin Dr (UCSC - Science Hill) to Palo Alto, California?

    The 18 bus line goes from Front & Soquel Ave station near McLaughlin Dr (UCSC - Science Hill) in San Francisco - San Jose, CA to Front (Trader Joe'S) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Front (Trader Joe'S) station near Palo Alto, California.

  • How long does it take to travel from McLaughlin Dr (UCSC - Science Hill) to Palo Alto, California by bus and train?

    The total travel time between McLaughlin Dr (UCSC - Science Hill) and Palo Alto, California by bus and train is about 2 hr 10 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near McLaughlin Dr (UCSC - Science Hill) to get to Palo Alto, California?

    Get on the 18 bus from the Front & Soquel Ave stop near McLaughlin Dr (UCSC - Science Hill) in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between McLaughlin Dr (UCSC - Science Hill) and Palo Alto, California?

    Get off the bus at the Front (Trader Joe'S) station, which is closest to Palo Alto, California.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from McLaughlin Dr (UCSC - Science Hill) to Palo Alto, California?

    The ride from McLaughlin Dr (UCSC - Science Hill) to Palo Alto, California costs $13.25.

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