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

South San Francisco to Silicon Valley - Train Schedule

The LOCAL WEEKDAY train from South San Francisco to Silicon Valley departs once a day at 8:10 AM. The trip takes about 56 min.

From South San Francisco to Silicon Valley by bus and train

To get from South San Francisco to Silicon Valley in Palo Alto, take the LOCAL WEEKDAY train from South San Francisco Caltrain 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 56 min. The ride fare is $11.00. The bus and train schedule from South San Francisco may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Silicon Valley on the Moovit app.

56min$11.00
Walk to train stationTrain - LOCAL WEEKDAY
LOCAL WEEKDAY
Bus - 2121
Walk to Silicon Valley
Leaves from South San Francisco Caltrain

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    South San Francisco Caltrain
    ID south_sf
    320 yd • 4 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
    34 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 South San Francisco to Silicon Valley

The distance between South San Francisco, Palo Alto and Silicon Valley, Palo Alto is approximately 22.32 mi, which can typically be travelled in 56 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South San Francisco 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 South San Francisco to Silicon Valley

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

    The fastest way takes 56 minutes, using Train line LOCAL WEEKDAY, Bus line 21.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 56 min.

  • Which train line goes from South San Francisco to Silicon Valley?

    The LOCAL WEEKDAY train line goes from South San Francisco Caltrain station near South San Francisco 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 South San Francisco to Silicon Valley by train and bus?

    The total travel time between South San Francisco in San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Silicon Valley in Palo Alto by train and bus is about 56 min.

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

    Get on the LOCAL WEEKDAY train from the South San Francisco Caltrain station near South San Francisco in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between South San Francisco and Silicon Valley?

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

  • When is the first train from South San Francisco to Silicon Valley?

    The first train from South San Francisco in San Francisco - San Jose, CA to Silicon Valley in Palo Alto is San Francisco Caltrain Southbound - San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound. It leaves the South San Francisco Caltrain station at 10:10 PM.

  • When is the first bus from South San Francisco to Silicon Valley?

    The first bus from South San Francisco in San Francisco - San Jose, CA to Silicon Valley in Palo Alto is San Francisco - Palo Alto Transit Ctr. It leaves the Airport Blvd & E Grand Ave stop at 10:01 PM.

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

    The ride from South San Francisco to Silicon Valley costs $11.00.

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