How to get from Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Park Merced by BART, bus and train?

Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Park Merced - Train Schedule

The EXPRESS train from Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Park Merced departs once a day at 8:43 AM. The trip takes about 1 hr 14 min.

From Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Park Merced by BART, bus and train

To get from Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Park Merced in Lakeshore, you’ll need to take one train line, one BART line and one bus line: take the EXPRESS train from Palo Alto station to Millbrae station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED BART and finally take the 122 bus from Colma BART-Bay A5 station to Lake Merced Blvd & Higuera Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min. The ride fare is $13.20. The BART, bus and train schedule from Palo Alto Caltrain Station may change. We recommend you check the updated BART, bus and train schedule to Park Merced on the Moovit app.

74min$13.20
Train - EXPRESS
EXPRESS
BART - RED
BART - RED
Bus - 122122
Walk to Park Merced
Leaves from Palo Alto

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Palo Alto Caltrain Station
    95 University Ave
  • 2
    Train - EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    EXPRESS
    San Francisco
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Millbrae
    21 min
  • 4
    BART - RED
    Wait for BART
    RED
    SFO / SF / Richmond
  • 5
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Colma
    16 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Colma BART-Bay A5
    ID 333504
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 122122
    Wait for bus
    122
    Stonestown
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lake Merced Blvd & Higuera Ave
    ID 331528
    21 min
  • 9
    Walk to Park Merced
    Walk to
    Park Merced
    19 Higuera Ave
    190 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Park Merced

The distance between Palo Alto Caltrain Station, Lakeshore and Park Merced, Lakeshore is approximately 28.63 mi, which can typically be travelled in 74 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Park Merced by BART, bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Lakeshore – you will always have plenty of easy options.

BART, Bus And Train schedule from Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Park Merced

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

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Park Merced?

    The fastest way takes 74 minutes, using Train line EXPRESS, BART line RED, Bus line 122.

  • Is there a direct train between Palo Alto Caltrain Station and Park Merced?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one BART line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 14 min.

  • Which train line goes from Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Park Merced?

    The EXPRESS train line goes from Millbrae station near Palo Alto Caltrain Station in Palo Alto to Colma station. From there you’ll have to take one BART line and one bus line till Colma station near Park Merced in Lakeshore.

  • How long does it take to travel from Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Park Merced by train, BART and bus?

    The total travel time between Palo Alto Caltrain Station in Palo Alto and Park Merced in Lakeshore by train, BART and bus is about 1 hr 14 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Palo Alto Caltrain Station to get to Park Merced?

    Get on the EXPRESS train from the Millbrae station near Palo Alto Caltrain Station in Palo Alto.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Palo Alto Caltrain Station and Park Merced?

    Get off the train at the Colma stop, which is closest to Park Merced in Lakeshore.

  • How much is the total train, BART and bus fare from Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Park Merced?

    The ride from Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Park Merced costs $13.20.

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