How to get from Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Union Square by bus and train?

From Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Union Square by bus and train

To get from Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Union Square in Downton/Civic Center, take the LIMITED train from Palo Alto station to San Francisco station. Next, take the 30 bus from Townsend St & Lusk St/Caltrain station to Stockton St & Sutter St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 7 min. The ride fare is $10.75. The bus and train schedule from Palo Alto Caltrain Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Union Square on the Moovit app.

67min$10.75
Train - LIMITED
LIMITED
Bus - 3030
Walk to Union Square
Leaves from Palo Alto

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Palo Alto Caltrain Station
    95 University Ave
  • 2
    Train - LIMITED
    Wait for train
    LIMITED
    San Francisco
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Francisco
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Townsend St & Lusk St/Caltrain
    ID 18109
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 3030
    Wait for bus
    30
    The Presidio
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stockton St & Sutter St
    ID 16523
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to Union Square
    Walk to
    Union Square
    170 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Union Square

The distance between Palo Alto Caltrain Station, Downton/Civic Center and Union Square, Downton/Civic Center is approximately 31.5 mi, which can typically be travelled in 67 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Union Square by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Downton/Civic Center – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Union Square

To check the bus and train schedule from Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Union Square using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Palo Alto Caltrain Station) and destination (Union Square), 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 Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Union Square?

    The fastest way takes 67 minutes, using Train line LIMITED, Bus line 30.

  • Is there a direct train between Palo Alto Caltrain Station and Union Square?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 7 min.

  • Which train line goes from Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Union Square?

    The LIMITED train line goes from San Francisco station near Palo Alto Caltrain Station in Palo Alto to Townsend St & Lusk St/Caltrain station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Townsend St & Lusk St/Caltrain station near Union Square in Downton/Civic Center.

  • How long does it take to travel from Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Union Square by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Palo Alto Caltrain Station in Palo Alto and Union Square in Downton/Civic Center by train and bus is about 1 hr 7 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Palo Alto Caltrain Station to get to Union Square?

    Get on the LIMITED train from the San Francisco station near Palo Alto Caltrain Station in Palo Alto.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Palo Alto Caltrain Station and Union Square?

    Get off the train at the Townsend St & Lusk St/Caltrain stop, which is closest to Union Square in Downton/Civic Center.

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

    The first train from Palo Alto Caltrain Station 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 train fare from Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Union Square?

    The ride from Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Union Square costs $10.75.

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