How to get from Mountain View to Palo Alto University by bus and train?

Mountain View to Palo Alto University - Train Schedule

The LOCAL WEEKDAY train from Mountain View to Palo Alto University departs once a day at 2:46 PM. The trip takes about 1 hr 46 min.

From Mountain View to Palo Alto University by bus and train

To get from Mountain View 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 Mountain View 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 46 min. The ride fare is $6.05. The bus and train schedule from Mountain View may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Palo Alto University on the Moovit app.

106min$6.05
Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
LOCAL WEEKDAY
Bus - 8686
Bus - 8787
Walk to Palo Alto University
Leaves from Mountain View

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Mountain View
  • 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
    12 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 Mountain View to Palo Alto University

The distance between Mountain View, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Palo Alto University, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 14.29 mi, which can typically be travelled in 106 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Mountain View 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 Mountain View to Palo Alto University

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

    The fastest way takes 106 minutes, using Train line LOCAL WEEKDAY, Bus line 86, Bus line 87.

  • Is there a direct train between Mountain View and Palo Alto University in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 46 min.

  • Which train line goes from Mountain View to Palo Alto University in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    The LOCAL WEEKDAY train line goes from Menlo Park station near Mountain View to Merrill St & Santa Cruz Ave station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Merrill St & Santa Cruz Ave station near Palo Alto University in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Mountain View to Palo Alto University in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Mountain View and Palo Alto University in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by train and bus is about 1 hr 46 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Mountain View to get to Palo Alto University in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    Get on the LOCAL WEEKDAY train from the Menlo Park station near Mountain View in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Mountain View and Palo Alto University in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    Get off the train at the Merrill St & Santa Cruz Ave stop, which is closest to Palo Alto University in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How much is the train fare from Mountain View to Palo Alto University?

    The ride from Mountain View to Palo Alto University costs $6.05.

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