How to get from Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Pleasanton by BART and bus?

Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Pleasanton - Bus Schedule

The DB bus from Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Pleasanton runs from 6:34 AM to 7:51 PM, with departures every 20 min-1 hr 55 min. The trip takes about 2 hr 3 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Pleasanton by BART and bus

To get from Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Pleasanton in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 BART lines: take the DB bus from Palo Alto Transit Center station to Union City BART station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE BART and finally take the BLUE BART from Bay Fair station to Dublin / Pleasanton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $11.10. The BART and bus schedule from Palo Alto Caltrain Station may change. We recommend you check the updated BART and bus schedule to Pleasanton on the Moovit app.

123min$11.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - DBDB
BART - ORANGE
BART - ORANGE
BART - BLUE
BART - BLUE
Walk to Pleasanton
Leaves from Palo Alto Transit Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Palo Alto Transit Center
    ID 55003
    90 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - DBDB
    Wait for bus
    DB
    To Union City BART
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union City BART
    ID place_UBBA
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    Union City
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    BART - ORANGE
    Wait for BART
    ORANGE
    OAK Airport / Richmond
  • 6
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Bay Fair
    13 min
  • 7
    BART - BLUE
    Wait for BART
    BLUE
    SF / OAK Airport / Dublin/Pleasanton
  • 8
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Dublin / Pleasanton
    ID 905309
    18 min
  • 9
    Walk to Pleasanton
    Walk to
    Pleasanton
    0.8 mi • 17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Pleasanton

The distance between Palo Alto Caltrain Station, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Pleasanton, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 38.54 mi, which can typically be travelled in 123 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Pleasanton by BART and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Francisco - San Jose, CA – you will always have plenty of easy options.

BART And Bus schedule from Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Pleasanton

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

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 123 minutes, using Bus line DB, BART line ORANGE, BART line BLUE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Palo Alto Caltrain Station and Pleasanton?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 BART lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 3 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Pleasanton?

    The DB bus line goes from Palo Alto Transit Center station near Palo Alto Caltrain Station in Palo Alto to Union City BART station. From there you’ll have to take 2 BART lines till Union City BART station near Pleasanton in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Pleasanton by bus and BART?

    The total travel time between Palo Alto Caltrain Station in Palo Alto and Pleasanton in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus and BART is about 2 hr 3 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Palo Alto Caltrain Station to get to Pleasanton?

    Get on the DB bus from the Palo Alto Transit Center stop near Palo Alto Caltrain Station in Palo Alto.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Palo Alto Caltrain Station and Pleasanton?

    Get off the bus at the Union City BART station, which is closest to Pleasanton in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How much is the bus fare from Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Pleasanton?

    The ride from Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Pleasanton costs $11.10.

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