How to get from Palo Alto to Union Square by bus, light rail and train?

From Palo Alto to Union Square by bus, light rail and train

To get from Palo Alto to Union Square in Downton/Civic Center, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one light rail line: take the 22 bus from El Camino & Page Mill (W) station to Palo Alto Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LOCAL WEEKDAY train and finally take the T light rail from 4th Street 808 station to Union Square/Market St Station Northbound station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 34 min. The ride fare is $13.25. The bus, light rail and train schedule from Palo Alto may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and train schedule to Union Square on the Moovit app.

94min$13.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2222
Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
LOCAL WEEKDAY
Light Rail - T
Light Rail - T
Walk to Union Square
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
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Palo Alto
    ID palo_alto
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
    Wait for train
    LOCAL WEEKDAY
    San Francisco
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Francisco
    51 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    4th Street 808
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - T
    Wait for light rail
    T
    Chinatown
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Union Square/Market St Station Northbound
    ID 17877
    8 min
  • 10
    Walk to Union Square
    Walk to
    Union Square
    390 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Palo Alto to Union Square

The distance between Palo Alto, Downton/Civic Center and Union Square, Downton/Civic Center is approximately 33.84 mi, which can typically be travelled in 94 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Palo Alto to Union Square by bus, light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Downton/Civic Center – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Light Rail And Train schedule from Palo Alto to Union Square

To check the bus, light rail and train schedule from Palo Alto to Union Square using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Palo Alto) and destination (Union Square), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, light rail and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, light rail 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, light rail and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Union Square?

    The fastest way takes 94 minutes, using Bus line 22, Train line LOCAL WEEKDAY, Light Rail line T.

  • Is there a direct bus between Palo Alto and Union Square?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 34 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Palo Alto to Union Square?

    The 22 bus line goes from El Camino & Page Mill (W) station near Palo Alto in San Francisco - San Jose, CA to Palo Alto Transit Center station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one light rail line till Palo Alto Transit Center station near Union Square in Downton/Civic Center.

  • How long does it take to travel from Palo Alto to Union Square by bus, train and light rail?

    The total travel time between Palo Alto in San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Union Square in Downton/Civic Center by bus, train and light rail is about 1 hr 34 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Palo Alto to get to Union Square?

    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 Union Square?

    Get off the bus at the Palo Alto Transit Center station, which is closest to Union Square in Downton/Civic Center.

  • When is the first train from Palo Alto to Union Square?

    The first train from Palo Alto in San Francisco - San Jose, CA to Union Square in Downton/Civic Center is San Francisco Caltrain Southbound - San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound. It leaves the California Avenue station at 10:07 PM.

  • How much is the total bus, train and light rail fare from Palo Alto to Union Square?

    The ride from Palo Alto to Union Square costs $13.25.

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