How to get from Palo Alto to Powell Street by bus and train?

From Palo Alto to Powell Street by bus and train

To get from Palo Alto to Powell Street in Chinatown, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 22 bus from El Camino & Page Mill (W) station to Palo Alto Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the EXPRESS train and finally take the 45 bus from Townsend St & Lusk St/Caltrain station to Stockton St & Sutter St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 32 min. The ride fare is $13.25. The bus and train schedule from Palo Alto may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Powell Street on the Moovit app.

92min$13.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2222
Train - EXPRESS
EXPRESS
Bus - 4545
Walk to Powell Street
Leaves from El Camino & Page Mill (W)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Camino & Page Mill (W)
    840 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2222
    Wait for bus
    22
    Palo Alto
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Palo Alto Transit Center
    ID PS_PATC
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Palo Alto
    ID palo_alto
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    EXPRESS
    San Francisco
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Francisco
    39 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Townsend St & Lusk St/Caltrain
    ID 18110
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 4545
    Wait for bus
    45
    Lyon + Greenwich
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stockton St & Sutter St
    ID 16523
    15 min
  • 10
    Walk to Powell Street
    Walk to
    Powell Street
    Powell St & Pine St, San Francisco, CA 94108, USA
    320 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Palo Alto to Powell Street

The distance between Palo Alto, Chinatown and Powell Street, Chinatown is approximately 34.11 mi, which can typically be travelled in 92 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Palo Alto to Powell Street by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chinatown – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Palo Alto to Powell Street

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

    The fastest way takes 92 minutes, using Bus line 22, Train line EXPRESS, Bus line 45.

  • Is there a direct bus between Palo Alto and Powell Street?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 32 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Palo Alto to Powell Street?

    The 22 bus line goes from El Camino & Page Mill (W) station near Palo Alto in San Francisco - San Jose, CA to Palo Alto Transit Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Palo Alto Transit Center station near Powell Street in Chinatown.

  • How long does it take to travel from Palo Alto to Powell Street by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Palo Alto in San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Powell Street in Chinatown by bus and train is about 1 hr 32 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Palo Alto to get to Powell Street?

    Get on the 22 bus from the El Camino & Page Mill (W) stop near Palo Alto in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Palo Alto and Powell Street?

    Get off the bus at the Palo Alto Transit Center stop, which is closest to Powell Street in Chinatown.

  • When is the first train from Palo Alto to Powell Street?

    The first train from Palo Alto in San Francisco - San Jose, CA to Powell Street in Chinatown is San Francisco Caltrain Southbound - San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound. It leaves the California Avenue station at 10:07 PM.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Palo Alto to Powell Street?

    The ride from Palo Alto to Powell Street costs $13.25.

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