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How to get from Palo Alto to San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) by bus?

From Palo Alto to San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) by bus

To get from Palo Alto to San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) in Sfo, take the 22 bus from El Camino & Page Mill (W) station to Palo Alto Transit Center station. Next, take the 397 bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 station to SFO Airport Terminal A-Lower Level station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 44 min. The ride fare is $2.05.

104min$2.05
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2222
Bus - 397397
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
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9
    ID 347609
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 397397
    Wait for bus
    397
    San Francisco
  • 6
    Ride to bus station SFO Airport Terminal A-Lower Level
    Ride to bus station
    SFO Airport Terminal A-Lower Level
    ID 335637
    77 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Palo Alto to San Francisco International Airport (Sfo)

The distance between Palo Alto, Sfo and San Francisco International Airport (Sfo), Sfo is approximately 27.47 mi, which can typically be travelled in 104 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Palo Alto to San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Sfo – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Palo Alto

Palo Alto is located at Palo Alto, Sfo and the nearest public transit station is 1290 Page Mill Rd & Hanover St.

Train stations close to Palo Alto:

  • San Antonio
  • California Avenue
  • Palo Alto

Bus stations close to Palo Alto:

  • 1290 Page Mill Rd & Hanover St
  • Hanover & Page Mill (Fire Station) (E)
  • Hanover & Page Mill (W)

Public transit stations close to San Francisco International Airport (Sfo), Sfo

San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) is located at North Link Road, Sfo and the nearest public transit station is International Terminal Upper Level Bus Stop.

BART stations close to San Francisco International Airport (Sfo):

  • San Francisco Int'L Airport

Bus stations close to San Francisco International Airport (Sfo):

  • International Terminal Upper Level Bus Stop
  • SFO Airport Terminal G-Lower Level (International Terminal Courtyard)
  • SFO - San Francisco Airport International

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Palo Alto to San Francisco International Airport (Sfo)?

    The fastest way takes 104 minutes, using Bus line 22, Bus line 397.

  • Is there a direct bus between Palo Alto and San Francisco International Airport (Sfo)?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 44 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Palo Alto to San Francisco International Airport (Sfo)?

    The 22 bus line goes from El Camino & Page Mill (W) station near Palo Alto in San Francisco - San Jose, CA to Palo Alto station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Palo Alto station near San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) in Sfo.

  • How long does it take to travel from Palo Alto to San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) by bus?

    The total travel time between Palo Alto in San Francisco - San Jose, CA and San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) in Sfo by bus is about 1 hr 44 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Palo Alto to get to San Francisco International Airport (Sfo)?

    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 San Francisco International Airport (Sfo)?

    Get off the bus at the Palo Alto stop, which is closest to San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) in Sfo.

  • When is the last train from Palo Alto to San Francisco International Airport (Sfo)?

    The last train from Palo Alto in San Francisco - San Jose, CA to San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) in Sfo is the Local line. It leaves the California Avenue station at 7:42 AM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Palo Alto to San Francisco International Airport (Sfo)?

    The ride from Palo Alto to San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) costs $2.05.

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