How to get from Van Ness to Palo Alto University by bus?

From Van Ness to Palo Alto University by bus

To get from Van Ness to Palo Alto University in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 397 bus from 11th St & Market St station to Middlefield Rd & Oak Grove Ave station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the M1 SHUTTLE bus and finally take the 87 bus from Alameda De Las Pulgas & Avy Ave station to Alpine Rd & Golden OAK Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 12 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $4.10. The bus schedule from Van Ness may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Palo Alto University on the Moovit app.

723min$4.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - 397397
Bus - M1 SHUTTLEM1 SHUTTLE
Bus - 8787
Walk to Palo Alto University
Leaves from 11th St & Market St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    11th St & Market St
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 397397
    Wait for bus
    397
    Palo Alto Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Middlefield Rd & Oak Grove Ave
    ID 345600
    120 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Middlefield Rd & Oak Grove Ave
    ID 345025
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - M1 SHUTTLEM1 SHUTTLE
    Wait for bus
    M1 SHUTTLE
    Sharon Heights Shopping Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Alameda De Las Pulgas & Avy Ave
    ID 346002
    58 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Alameda De Las Pulgas & Avy Ave
    ID 346002
    10 yd • 1 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
    15 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
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Public transit directions from Van Ness to Palo Alto University

The distance between Van Ness, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Palo Alto University, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 47.28 mi, which can typically be travelled in 723 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Van Ness to Palo Alto University by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Francisco - San Jose, CA – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Van Ness to Palo Alto University

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

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Van Ness to Palo Alto University?

    The fastest way takes 723 minutes, using Bus line 397, Bus line M1 SHUTTLE, Bus line 87.

  • Is there a direct bus between Van Ness and Palo Alto University?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 12 hr 3 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Van Ness to Palo Alto University?

    The 397 bus line goes from 11th St & Market St station near Van Ness in Soma to Middlefield Rd & Oak Grove Ave station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Middlefield Rd & Oak Grove Ave station near Palo Alto University in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Van Ness to Palo Alto University by bus?

    The total travel time between Van Ness in Soma and Palo Alto University in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus is about 12 hr 3 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Van Ness to get to Palo Alto University?

    Get on the 397 bus from the 11th St & Market St stop near Van Ness in Soma.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Van Ness and Palo Alto University?

    Get off the bus at the Middlefield Rd & Oak Grove Ave stop, which is closest to Palo Alto University in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How much is the bus fare from Van Ness to Palo Alto University?

    The ride from Van Ness to Palo Alto University costs $4.10.

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