How to get from California Ave Caltrain (N) to Palo Alto University by bus and train?

From California Ave Caltrain (N) to Palo Alto University by bus and train

To get from California Ave Caltrain (N) 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 California Avenue station to Menlo Park station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 86 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 1 hr 42 min. The ride fare is $6.05. The bus and train schedule from California Ave Caltrain (N) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Palo Alto University on the Moovit app.

102min$6.05
Walk to train stationTrain - LOCAL WEEKDAY
LOCAL WEEKDAY
Bus - 8686
Bus - 8787
Walk to Palo Alto University
Leaves from California Avenue

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    California Avenue
    ID california_ave
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
    Wait for train
    LOCAL WEEKDAY
    San Francisco
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Menlo Park
    ID menlo_park
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Merrill St & Santa Cruz Ave
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Menlo Park
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Alameda De Las Pulgas & Avy Ave
    ID 346002
    15 min
  • 7
    Bus - 8787
    Wait for bus
    87
    Portola Valley
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Alpine Rd & Golden OAK Dr
    ID 322519
    15 min
  • 9
    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 California Ave Caltrain (N) to Palo Alto University

The distance between California Ave Caltrain (N), San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Palo Alto University, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 9.93 mi, which can typically be travelled in 102 min. Moovit will show you the directions from California Ave Caltrain (N) 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 California Ave Caltrain (N) to Palo Alto University

To check the bus and train schedule from California Ave Caltrain (N) to Palo Alto University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (California Ave Caltrain (N)) 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.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from California Ave Caltrain (N) to Palo Alto University?

    The fastest way takes 102 minutes, using Train line LOCAL WEEKDAY, Bus line 86, Bus line 87.

  • Is there a direct train between California Ave Caltrain (N) and Palo Alto University?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 42 min.

  • Which train line goes from California Ave Caltrain (N) to Palo Alto University?

    The LOCAL WEEKDAY train line goes from California Avenue station near California Ave Caltrain (N) in Palo Alto to Menlo Park station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Menlo Park station near Palo Alto University in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How long does it take to travel from California Ave Caltrain (N) to Palo Alto University by train and bus?

    The total travel time between California Ave Caltrain (N) in Palo Alto and Palo Alto University in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by train and bus is about 1 hr 42 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near California Ave Caltrain (N) to get to Palo Alto University?

    Get on the LOCAL WEEKDAY train from the California Avenue station near California Ave Caltrain (N) in Palo Alto.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between California Ave Caltrain (N) and Palo Alto University?

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

  • How much is the train fare from California Ave Caltrain (N) to Palo Alto University?

    The ride from California Ave Caltrain (N) to Palo Alto University costs $6.05.

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