How to get from Powell St & Geary St/Union Square to Palo Alto University by bus and train?

From Powell St & Geary St/Union Square to Palo Alto University by bus and train

To get from Powell St & Geary St/Union Square to Palo Alto University in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the LOCAL WEEKDAY train from San Francisco station to Redwood City station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 278 bus and finally take the 87 bus from Alameda De Las Pulgas & Hull Ave station to Alpine Rd & Golden OAK Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 31 min. The ride fare is $8.30. The bus and train schedule from Powell St & Geary St/Union Square may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Palo Alto University on the Moovit app.

151min$8.30
Walk to train stationTrain - LOCAL WEEKDAY
LOCAL WEEKDAY
Bus - 278278
Bus - 8787
Walk to Palo Alto University
Leaves from San Francisco

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Francisco
    1.09 mi • 23 min
  • 2
    Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
    Wait for train
    LOCAL WEEKDAY
    San Jose Diridon
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Redwood City
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Redwood City Caltrain-Bay
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 278278
    Wait for bus
    278
    Cañada College
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Alameda De Las Pulgas & Woodside Rd
    ID 344026
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Alameda De Las Pulgas & Hull Ave
    ID 344010
    390 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - 8787
    Wait for bus
    87
    Portola Valley
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Alpine Rd & Golden OAK Dr
    ID 322519
    20 min
  • 10
    Walk to Palo Alto University
    Walk to
    Palo Alto University
    1791 Arastradero Rd
    0.6 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
The Most Popular Urban Mobility App in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.
All local mobility options in one app

Public transit directions from Powell St & Geary St/Union Square to Palo Alto University

The distance between Powell St & Geary St/Union Square, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Palo Alto University, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 36.66 mi, which can typically be travelled in 151 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Powell St & Geary St/Union Square to Palo Alto University by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Francisco - San Jose, CA – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Powell St & Geary St/Union Square to Palo Alto University

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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Powell St & Geary St/Union Square to Palo Alto University?

    The fastest way takes 151 minutes, using Train line LOCAL WEEKDAY, Bus line 278, Bus line 87.

  • Is there a direct train between Powell St & Geary St/Union Square and Palo Alto University?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 31 min.

  • Which train line goes from Powell St & Geary St/Union Square to Palo Alto University?

    The LOCAL WEEKDAY train line goes from San Francisco station near Powell St & Geary St/Union Square in Downton/Civic Center to Redwood City station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Redwood City station near Palo Alto University in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Powell St & Geary St/Union Square to Palo Alto University by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Powell St & Geary St/Union Square in Downton/Civic Center and Palo Alto University in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by train and bus is about 2 hr 31 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Powell St & Geary St/Union Square to get to Palo Alto University?

    Get on the LOCAL WEEKDAY train from the San Francisco station near Powell St & Geary St/Union Square in Downton/Civic Center.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Powell St & Geary St/Union Square and Palo Alto University?

    Get off the train at the Redwood City stop, which is closest to Palo Alto University in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How much is the train fare from Powell St & Geary St/Union Square to Palo Alto University?

    The ride from Powell St & Geary St/Union Square to Palo Alto University costs $8.30.

Popular Routes