How to get from San Mateo to Silicon Valley by bus and train?

San Mateo to Silicon Valley - Train Schedule

The LOCAL WEEKDAY train from San Mateo to Silicon Valley departs once a day at 8:25 AM. The trip takes about 49 min.

From San Mateo to Silicon Valley by bus and train

To get from San Mateo to Silicon Valley in Palo Alto, take the LOCAL WEEKDAY train from Hayward Park station to Palo Alto station. Next, take the 21 bus from Palo Alto Transit Center station to Waverley & Homer (E) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 49 min. The ride fare is $8.75. The bus and train schedule from San Mateo may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Silicon Valley on the Moovit app.

49min$8.75
Walk to train stationTrain - LOCAL WEEKDAY
LOCAL WEEKDAY
Bus - 2121
Walk to Silicon Valley
Leaves from Hayward Park

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Hayward Park
    0.57 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
    Wait for train
    LOCAL WEEKDAY
    Tamien
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Palo Alto
    ID palo_alto
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Palo Alto Transit Center
    ID PS_PATC
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Santa Clara Transit Ctr
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Waverley & Homer (E)
    ID 61570
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to Silicon Valley
    Walk to
    Silicon Valley
    Addison Avenue
    320 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from San Mateo to Silicon Valley

The distance between San Mateo, Palo Alto and Silicon Valley, Palo Alto is approximately 12.84 mi, which can typically be traveled in 49 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Mateo to Silicon Valley by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Palo Alto – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from San Mateo to Silicon Valley

To check the bus and train schedule from San Mateo to Silicon Valley using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (San Mateo) and destination (Silicon Valley), 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 San Mateo to Silicon Valley?

    The fastest way takes 49 minutes, using Train line LOCAL WEEKDAY, Bus line 21.

  • Is there a direct train between San Mateo and Silicon Valley?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total traveling time is 49 min.

  • Which train line goes from San Mateo to Silicon Valley?

    The LOCAL WEEKDAY train line goes from Hayward Park station near San Mateo 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 Silicon Valley in Palo Alto.

  • How long does it take to travel from San Mateo to Silicon Valley by train and bus?

    The total travel time between San Mateo in San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Silicon Valley in Palo Alto by train and bus is about 49 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near San Mateo to get to Silicon Valley?

    Get on the LOCAL WEEKDAY train from the Hayward Park station near San Mateo in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • Where do I get off the train when traveling between San Mateo and Silicon Valley?

    Get off the train at the Palo Alto stop, which is closest to Silicon Valley in Palo Alto.

  • When is the last train from San Mateo to Silicon Valley?

    The last train from San Mateo in San Francisco - San Jose, CA to Silicon Valley in Palo Alto is the San Francisco Caltrain Southbound - San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound line. It leaves the Hayward Park station at 3:55 PM.

  • When is the last bus from San Mateo to Silicon Valley?

    The last bus from San Mateo in San Francisco - San Jose, CA to Silicon Valley in Palo Alto is the Daly City BART - Palo Alto Transit Ctr line. It leaves the El Camino Real & 17th Ave stop at 3:44 PM.

  • How much is the train fare from San Mateo to Silicon Valley?

    The ride from San Mateo to Silicon Valley costs $8.75.

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