How to get from Center Ave & Santa Clara Ave to Palo Alto, California by bus and train?

From Center Ave & Santa Clara Ave to Palo Alto, California by bus and train

To get from Center Ave & Santa Clara Ave to Palo Alto, California in Palo Alto, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 1 bus from Soquel Dr & E Ledyard Way (Aptos Library) station to Soquel Ave & Front station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 17 bus and finally take the LOCAL train from San Jose Diridon station to California Avenue station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 48 min. The ride fare is $12.45.

168min$12.45
Walk to bus station
Bus - 11
Bus - 1717
Train - LOCAL
LOCAL
Walk to Palo Alto, California
Leaves from Soquel Dr & E Ledyard Way (Aptos Library)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Soquel Dr & E Ledyard Way (Aptos Library)
    ID 1849
    0.69 mi • 15 min
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Soquel/Cabrillo/Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Soquel Ave & Front
    ID 2365
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Front (Trader Joe'S)
    ID 2764
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Highway 17 Express
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Diridon Station (Caltrain Depot)
    ID 0904
    58 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Jose Diridon
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - LOCAL
    Wait for train
    LOCAL
    San Francisco
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    California Avenue
    ID california_ave
    30 min
  • 10
    Walk to Palo Alto, California
    Walk to
    Palo Alto, California
    340 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Center Ave & Santa Clara Ave to Palo Alto, California by bus and train via 2, 17 and LOCAL

To get from Center Ave & Santa Clara Ave to Palo Alto, California in Palo Alto, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 2 bus from Soquel Dr & State Park Dr station to Water & Ocean station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 17 bus and finally take the LOCAL train from San Jose Diridon station to California Avenue station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 7 min. The ride fare is $12.45.

187min$12.45
Walk to bus station
Bus - 22
Bus - 1717
Train - LOCAL
LOCAL
Walk to Palo Alto, California
Leaves from Soquel Dr & State Park Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Soquel Dr & State Park Dr
    ID 1851
    0.64 mi • 13 min
  • 2
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Capitola/Cabrillo/Main
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Water & Ocean
    ID 1894
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ocean & Water
    ID 1664
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Highway 17 Express
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Diridon Station (Caltrain Depot)
    ID 0904
    57 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Jose Diridon
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - LOCAL
    Wait for train
    LOCAL
    San Francisco
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    California Avenue
    ID california_ave
    30 min
  • 10
    Walk to Palo Alto, California
    Walk to
    Palo Alto, California
    340 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Center Ave & Santa Clara Ave to Palo Alto, California

The distance between Center Ave & Santa Clara Ave, Palo Alto and Palo Alto, California, Palo Alto is approximately 56.89 mi, which can typically be travelled in 168 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Center Ave & Santa Clara 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.

Public transit stations close to Center Ave & Santa Clara Ave

Center Ave & Santa Clara Ave is located at Center Ave & Santa Clara Ave, Palo Alto and the nearest public transit station is Center Ave & El Camino Del Mar.

Bus stations close to Center Ave & Santa Clara Ave:

  • Center Ave & El Camino Del Mar
  • Center Ave & East
  • Center Ave & Sea Terrace Way

Public transit stations close to Palo Alto, California, Palo Alto

Palo Alto, California is located at Palo Alto, California, Palo Alto and the nearest public transit station is California & Wellsley (S).

Train stations close to Palo Alto, California:

  • Palo Alto
  • Menlo Park
  • California Avenue

Bus stations close to Palo Alto, California:

  • California & Wellsley (S)
  • California & Wellsley (N)
  • Page Mill Rd:El Camino Real

Related Routes

Alternative route from Center Ave & Santa Clara Ave to Palo Alto, California by bus and train via 2, 17 and LOCAL

To get from Center Ave & Santa Clara Ave to Palo Alto, California in Palo Alto, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 2 bus from Soquel Dr & State Park Dr station to Water & Ocean station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 17 bus and finally take the LOCAL train from San Jose Diridon station to California Avenue station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 7 min. The ride fare is $12.45.

187min$12.45
Walk to bus station
Bus - 22
Bus - 1717
Train - LOCAL
LOCAL
Walk to Palo Alto, California
Leaves from Soquel Dr & State Park Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Soquel Dr & State Park Dr
    ID 1851
    0.64 mi • 13 min
  • 2
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Capitola/Cabrillo/Main
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Water & Ocean
    ID 1894
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ocean & Water
    ID 1664
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Highway 17 Express
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Diridon Station (Caltrain Depot)
    ID 0904
    57 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Jose Diridon
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - LOCAL
    Wait for train
    LOCAL
    San Francisco
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    California Avenue
    ID california_ave
    30 min
  • 10
    Walk to Palo Alto, California
    Walk to
    Palo Alto, California
    340 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Center Ave & Santa Clara Ave to Palo Alto, California?

    The fastest way takes 168 minutes, using Bus line 1, Bus line 17, Bus line LOCAL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Center Ave & Santa Clara Ave to Palo Alto, California?

    The alternative route takes 187 minutes, using Bus line 2, Bus line 17, Bus line LOCAL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Center Ave & Santa Clara 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 48 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Center Ave & Santa Clara Ave to Palo Alto, California?

    The 1 bus line goes from Soquel Dr & E Ledyard Way (Aptos Library) station near Center Ave & Santa Clara Ave in San Francisco - San Jose, CA to Soquel/Cabrillo/Airport station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Soquel/Cabrillo/Airport station near Palo Alto, California in Palo Alto.

  • How long does it take to travel from Center Ave & Santa Clara Ave to Palo Alto, California by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Center Ave & Santa Clara Ave in San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Palo Alto, California in Palo Alto by bus and train is about 2 hr 48 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Center Ave & Santa Clara Ave to get to Palo Alto, California?

    Get on the 1 bus from the Soquel Dr & E Ledyard Way (Aptos Library) stop near Center Ave & Santa Clara Ave in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Center Ave & Santa Clara Ave and Palo Alto, California?

    Get off the bus at the Soquel/Cabrillo/Airport station, which is closest to Palo Alto, California in Palo Alto.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Center Ave & Santa Clara Ave to Palo Alto, California?

    The ride from Center Ave & Santa Clara Ave to Palo Alto, California costs $12.45.

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