How to get from South San Francisco to Palo Alto University by bus?

From South San Francisco to Palo Alto University by bus

To get from South San Francisco to Palo Alto University in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the ECR bus from El Camino Real & McLellan Dr-South SF BART station to El Camino Real & OAK Grove Ave-Menlo Park Caltrain 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 3 hr 35 min. The ride fare is $4.10. The bus schedule from South San Francisco may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Palo Alto University on the Moovit app.

215min$4.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - ECRECR
Bus - 8686
Bus - 8787
Walk to Palo Alto University
Leaves from El Camino Real & McLellan Dr-South SF BART

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Camino Real & McLellan Dr-South SF BART
    ID 334087
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - ECRECR
    Wait for bus
    ECR
    Palo Alto Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Camino Real & OAK Grove Ave-Menlo Park Caltrain
    ID 346047
    126 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Cruz Ave & Curtis St
    ID 346151
    280 yd • 4 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
    14 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 South San Francisco to Palo Alto University

The distance between South San Francisco, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Palo Alto University, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 29.81 mi, which can typically be travelled in 215 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South San Francisco 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 South San Francisco to Palo Alto University

To check the bus schedule from South San Francisco to Palo Alto University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (South San Francisco) 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 South San Francisco to Palo Alto University?

    The fastest way takes 215 minutes, using Bus line ECR, Bus line 86, Bus line 87.

  • Is there a direct bus between South San Francisco and Palo Alto University?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 35 min.

  • Which bus line goes from South San Francisco to Palo Alto University?

    The ECR bus line goes from El Camino Real & McLellan Dr-South SF BART station near South San Francisco in South San Francisco to El Camino Real & OAK Grove Ave-Menlo Park Caltrain station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till El Camino Real & OAK Grove Ave-Menlo Park Caltrain station near Palo Alto University in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How long does it take to travel from South San Francisco to Palo Alto University by bus?

    The total travel time between South San Francisco in South San Francisco and Palo Alto University in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus is about 3 hr 35 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near South San Francisco to get to Palo Alto University?

    Get on the ECR bus from the El Camino Real & McLellan Dr-South SF BART stop near South San Francisco in South San Francisco.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between South San Francisco and Palo Alto University?

    Get off the bus at the El Camino Real & OAK Grove Ave-Menlo Park Caltrain stop, which is closest to Palo Alto University in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How much is the bus fare from South San Francisco to Palo Alto University?

    The ride from South San Francisco to Palo Alto University costs $4.10.

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