How to get from Palo Alto to Santa Clara, CA by bus and train?

From Palo Alto to Santa Clara, CA by bus and train

To get from Palo Alto to Santa Clara, CA in Santa Clara, take the LOCAL WEEKDAY train from Palo Alto station to Santa Clara Caltrain station. Next, take the 59 bus from Santa Clara Transit Center station to Scott & Central (N) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 57 min. The ride fare is $8.75. The bus and train schedule from Palo Alto may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Santa Clara, CA on the Moovit app.

57min$8.75
Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
LOCAL WEEKDAY
Bus - 5959
Walk to Santa Clara, CA
Leaves from Palo Alto

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Palo Alto
  • 2
    Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
    Wait for train
    LOCAL WEEKDAY
    San Jose Diridon
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Clara Caltrain
    ID santa_clara
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Clara Transit Center
    ID PS_SCTC
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Baypointe Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Scott & Central (N)
    ID 62736
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to Santa Clara, CA
    Walk to
    Santa Clara, CA
    680 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Palo Alto to Santa Clara, CA by bus and train via LIMITED and 59

To get from Palo Alto to Santa Clara, CA in Santa Clara, take the LIMITED train from Palo Alto station to Santa Clara Caltrain station. Next, take the 59 bus from Santa Clara Transit Center station to Scott & Central (N) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $8.75. The bus and train schedule from Palo Alto may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Santa Clara, CA on the Moovit app.

72min$8.75
Train - LIMITED
LIMITED
Bus - 5959
Walk to Santa Clara, 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 Jose Diridon
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Clara Caltrain
    ID santa_clara
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Clara Transit Center
    ID PS_SCTC
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Baypointe Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Scott & Central (N)
    ID 62736
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to Santa Clara, CA
    Walk to
    Santa Clara, CA
    680 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Palo Alto to Santa Clara, CA

The distance between Palo Alto and Santa Clara, CA is approximately 17.26 mi, which can typically be travelled in 57 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Palo Alto to Santa Clara, CA by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Santa Clara – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Palo Alto to Santa Clara, CA

To check the bus and train schedule from Palo Alto to Santa Clara, CA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Palo Alto) and destination (Santa Clara, CA), 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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Alternative route from Palo Alto to Santa Clara, CA by bus and train via LIMITED and 59

To get from Palo Alto to Santa Clara, CA in Santa Clara, take the LIMITED train from Palo Alto station to Santa Clara Caltrain station. Next, take the 59 bus from Santa Clara Transit Center station to Scott & Central (N) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $8.75. The bus and train schedule from Palo Alto may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Santa Clara, CA on the Moovit app.

72min$8.75
Train - LIMITED
LIMITED
Bus - 5959
Walk to Santa Clara, 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 Jose Diridon
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Clara Caltrain
    ID santa_clara
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Clara Transit Center
    ID PS_SCTC
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Baypointe Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Scott & Central (N)
    ID 62736
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to Santa Clara, CA
    Walk to
    Santa Clara, CA
    680 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 57 minutes, using Train line LOCAL WEEKDAY, Bus line 59.

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

    The alternative route takes 72 minutes, using Train line LIMITED, Bus line 59.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 57 min.

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

    The LOCAL WEEKDAY train line goes from San Jose Diridon station near Palo Alto in Palo Alto to Santa Clara Caltrain station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Santa Clara Caltrain station near Santa Clara, CA.

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

    The total travel time between Palo Alto and Santa Clara, CA by train and bus is about 57 min.

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

    Get on the LOCAL WEEKDAY train from the San Jose Diridon station near Palo Alto in Palo Alto.

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

    Get off the train at the Santa Clara Caltrain stop, which is closest to Santa Clara, CA.

  • When is the last train from Palo Alto to Santa Clara, CA?

    The last train from Palo Alto in Palo Alto to Santa Clara, CA in Santa Clara is the San Francisco Caltrain Southbound - San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound line. It leaves the Palo Alto station at 5:54 PM.

  • How much is the train fare from Palo Alto to Santa Clara, CA?

    The ride from Palo Alto to Santa Clara, CA costs $8.75.

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