How to get from Palo Alto to Richmond, CA by BART, bus and train?

From Palo Alto to Richmond, CA by BART, bus and train

To get from Palo Alto to Richmond, CA you’ll need to take one train line, one BART line and one bus line: take the LIMITED train from Palo Alto station to Millbrae station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED BART and finally take the 72M bus from El Cerrito Plaza BART station to Macdonald Av & 44th St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 6 min. The ride fare is $15.30. The BART, bus and train schedule from Palo Alto may change. We recommend you check the updated BART, bus and train schedule to Richmond, CA on the Moovit app.

126min$15.30
Train - LIMITED
LIMITED
BART - RED
BART - RED
Bus - 72M72M
Walk to Richmond, CA
Leaves from Palo Alto

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Palo Alto
  • 2
    Train - LIMITED
    Wait for train
    LIMITED
    San Francisco
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Millbrae
    23 min
  • 4
    BART - RED
    Wait for BART
    RED
    SFO / SF / Richmond
  • 5
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    El Cerrito Plaza
    66 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Cerrito Plaza BART
    ID 50500
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 72M72M
    Wait for bus
    72M
    Point Richmond
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Macdonald Av & 44th St
    ID 50502
    16 min
  • 9
    Walk to Richmond, CA
    Walk to
    Richmond, CA
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Palo Alto to Richmond, CA by BART, bus and train via LIMITED, RED and 72

To get from Palo Alto to Richmond, CA you’ll need to take one train line, one BART line and one bus line: take the LIMITED train from Palo Alto station to Millbrae station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED BART and finally take the 72 bus from Del Norte BART (Stop B2) station to San Pablo Av & Macdonald Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 53 min. The ride fare is $15.50. The BART, bus and train schedule from Palo Alto may change. We recommend you check the updated BART, bus and train schedule to Richmond, CA on the Moovit app.

113min$15.50
Train - LIMITED
LIMITED
BART - RED
BART - RED
Bus - 7272
Walk to Richmond, CA
Leaves from Palo Alto

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Palo Alto
  • 2
    Train - LIMITED
    Wait for train
    LIMITED
    San Francisco
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Millbrae
    23 min
  • 4
    BART - RED
    Wait for BART
    RED
    SFO / SF / Richmond
  • 5
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    El Cerrito Del Norte
    69 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Del Norte BART (Stop B2)
    ID 52943
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 7272
    Wait for bus
    72
    Contra Costa College
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Pablo Av & Macdonald Av
    ID 55530
    4 min
  • 9
    Walk to Richmond, CA
    Walk to
    Richmond, CA
    560 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Palo Alto to Richmond, CA

The distance between Palo Alto and Richmond, CA is approximately 52.7 mi, which can typically be travelled in 126 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Palo Alto to Richmond, CA by BART, bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Richmond – you will always have plenty of easy options.

BART, Bus And Train schedule from Palo Alto to Richmond, CA

To check the BART, bus and train schedule from Palo Alto to Richmond, CA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Palo Alto) and destination (Richmond, CA), 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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Alternative route from Palo Alto to Richmond, CA by BART, bus and train via LIMITED, RED and 72

To get from Palo Alto to Richmond, CA you’ll need to take one train line, one BART line and one bus line: take the LIMITED train from Palo Alto station to Millbrae station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED BART and finally take the 72 bus from Del Norte BART (Stop B2) station to San Pablo Av & Macdonald Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 53 min. The ride fare is $15.50. The BART, bus and train schedule from Palo Alto may change. We recommend you check the updated BART, bus and train schedule to Richmond, CA on the Moovit app.

113min$15.50
Train - LIMITED
LIMITED
BART - RED
BART - RED
Bus - 7272
Walk to Richmond, CA
Leaves from Palo Alto

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Palo Alto
  • 2
    Train - LIMITED
    Wait for train
    LIMITED
    San Francisco
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Millbrae
    23 min
  • 4
    BART - RED
    Wait for BART
    RED
    SFO / SF / Richmond
  • 5
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    El Cerrito Del Norte
    69 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Del Norte BART (Stop B2)
    ID 52943
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 7272
    Wait for bus
    72
    Contra Costa College
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Pablo Av & Macdonald Av
    ID 55530
    4 min
  • 9
    Walk to Richmond, CA
    Walk to
    Richmond, CA
    560 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Richmond, CA?

    The fastest way takes 126 minutes, using Train line LIMITED, BART line RED, Bus line 72M.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Palo Alto to Richmond, CA?

    The alternative route takes 113 minutes, using Train line LIMITED, BART line RED, Bus line 72.

  • Is there a direct train between Palo Alto and Richmond, CA?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one BART line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 6 min.

  • Which train line goes from Palo Alto to Richmond, CA?

    The LIMITED train line goes from San Francisco station near Palo Alto in Palo Alto to Millbrae station. From there you’ll have to take one BART line and one bus line till Millbrae station near Richmond, CA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Palo Alto to Richmond, CA by train, BART and bus?

    The total travel time between Palo Alto and Richmond, CA by train, BART and bus is about 2 hr 6 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Palo Alto to get to Richmond, CA?

    Get on the LIMITED train from the San Francisco station near Palo Alto in Palo Alto.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Palo Alto and Richmond, CA?

    Get off the train at the Millbrae stop, which is closest to Richmond, CA.

  • How much is the total train, BART and bus fare from Palo Alto to Richmond, CA?

    The ride from Palo Alto to Richmond, CA costs $15.30.

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