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

Palo Alto to Palo Alto University - Train Schedule

The LOCAL WEEKDAY train from Palo Alto to Palo Alto University departs once a day at 2:55 PM. The trip takes about 1 hr 37 min.

From Palo Alto to Palo Alto University by bus and train

To get from Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto 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 37 min. The ride fare is $6.05. The bus and train schedule from Palo Alto may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Palo Alto University on the Moovit app.

97min$6.05
Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
LOCAL WEEKDAY
Bus - 8686
Bus - 8787
Walk to Palo Alto University
Leaves from Palo Alto

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Palo Alto
  • 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
    3 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 Palo Alto to Palo Alto University

The distance between Palo Alto, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Palo Alto University, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 8.33 mi, which can typically be travelled in 97 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto to Palo Alto University

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

    The fastest way takes 97 minutes, using Train line LOCAL WEEKDAY, Bus line 86, Bus line 87.

  • Is there a direct train between Palo Alto 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 37 min.

  • Which train line goes from Palo Alto to Palo Alto University?

    The LOCAL WEEKDAY train line goes from Menlo Park station near Palo Alto in Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto to Palo Alto University by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Palo Alto in Palo Alto and Palo Alto University in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by train and bus is about 1 hr 37 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Palo Alto to get to Palo Alto University?

    Get on the LOCAL WEEKDAY train from the Menlo Park station near Palo Alto in Palo Alto.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Palo Alto and Palo Alto University?

    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 Palo Alto to Palo Alto University?

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

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