How to get from Silicon Valley to Union Square by bus, light rail and train?

From Silicon Valley to Union Square by bus, light rail and train

To get from Silicon Valley 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 21 bus from Waverley & Homer (W) station to Hamilton & High (S) 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 30 min. The ride fare is $13.25. The bus, light rail and train schedule from Silicon Valley may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and train schedule to Union Square on the Moovit app.

90min$13.25

LOCAL WEEKDAY

Leaves from Waverley & Homer (W)

Step by Step

1
Walk to bus station
Waverley & Homer (W)
ID 61559
370 yd • 5 min
2
21
Wait for bus
21
Stanford Shopping Ctr
3
Ride to bus station
Hamilton & High (S)
ID 61562
3 min
4
Walk to train station
Palo Alto
ID palo_alto
160 yd • 2 min
5

Wait for train
LOCAL WEEKDAY
San Francisco
6
Ride to train station
San Francisco
51 min
7
Walk to light rail station
4th Street 808
80 yd • 2 min
8

Wait for light rail
T
Chinatown
9
Ride to light rail station
Union Square/Market St Station Northbound
ID 17877
8 min
10
Walk to
Union Square
390 yd • 5 min

*Duration based on 8am traffic

Public transit directions from Silicon Valley to Union Square

The distance between Silicon Valley, Downton/Civic Center and Union Square, Downton/Civic Center is approximately 32.06 mi, which can typically be travelled in 90 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Silicon Valley 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 Silicon Valley to Union Square

To check the bus, light rail and train schedule from Silicon Valley to Union Square using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Silicon Valley) 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 Silicon Valley to Union Square?
The fastest way takes 90 minutes, using Bus line 21, Train line LOCAL WEEKDAY, Light Rail line T.
Is there a direct bus between Silicon Valley 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 30 min.
Which bus line goes from Silicon Valley to Union Square?
The 21 bus line goes from Waverley & Homer (W) station near Silicon Valley in Palo Alto to Hamilton & High (S) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one light rail line till Hamilton & High (S) station near Union Square in Downton/Civic Center.
How long does it take to travel from Silicon Valley to Union Square by bus, train and light rail?
The total travel time between Silicon Valley in Palo Alto and Union Square in Downton/Civic Center by bus, train and light rail is about 1 hr 30 min.
Where do I get on the bus near Silicon Valley to get to Union Square?
Get on the 21 bus from the Waverley & Homer (W) stop near Silicon Valley in Palo Alto.
Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Silicon Valley and Union Square?
Get off the bus at the Hamilton & High (S) station, which is closest to Union Square in Downton/Civic Center.
When is the first train from Silicon Valley to Union Square?
The first train from Silicon Valley in Palo Alto to Union Square in Downton/Civic Center is San Francisco Caltrain Southbound - San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound. It leaves the Palo Alto station at 10:10 PM.
How much is the total bus, train and light rail fare from Silicon Valley to Union Square?
The ride from Silicon Valley to Union Square costs $13.25.

Last updated on October 17, 2026

How to get from Silicon Valley to Union Square by bus, light rail and train?

From Silicon Valley to Union Square by bus, light rail and train

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