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How to get to Caltrain in Palo Alto by bus, light rail or train?

Directions to Caltrain station (Palo Alto) with public transit

The following transit lines have routes that pass near Caltrain

    BusBus: 22, 522, 288L, 288, SE.TrainTrain: LOCAL WEEKDAY, LIMITED, WEEKEND LOCAL, EXPRESS.

How to get to Caltrain station by bus?

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How to get to Caltrain station by train?

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Bus stops near Caltrain in Palo Alto

  • Meadow & Ramona (S), 3 min walk,
  • El Camino & Vista (E), 8 min walk,
  • Charleston & Park (S), 9 min walk,
  • El Camino & Maybell (W), 10 min walk,

Train stations near Caltrain in Palo Alto

  • San Antonio, 4 min walk,
  • Palo Alto, 56 min walk,

Light Rail stations near Caltrain in Palo Alto

  • Mountain View Station, 41 min walk,

Bus lines to Caltrain station in Palo Alto

  • 288L, Louis & Fielding,
  • 22, Eastridge,
  • 288, Loma Verde & Waverley,
  • SE, Shopping Express,
  • SE, Shopping Express - Weekend,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to Caltrain?

    The closest stations to Caltrain are:

    • Meadow & Ramona (S) is 176 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • San Antonio is 295 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • El Camino & Vista (E) is 616 yards away, 8 min walk.
    • Charleston & Park (S) is 662 yards away, 9 min walk.
    • El Camino & Maybell (W) is 744 yards away, 10 min walk.
    • Mountain View Station is 3506 yards away, 41 min walk.
    • Palo Alto is 4666 yards away, 56 min walk.
  • Which bus lines stop near Caltrain?

    These bus lines stop near Caltrain: 22, 522.

  • Which train line stops near Caltrain?

    LOCAL WEEKDAY (San Francisco)

  • What’s the nearest train station to Caltrain in Palo Alto?

    The nearest train station to Caltrain in Palo Alto is San Antonio. It’s a 4 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to Caltrain in Palo Alto?

    The nearest bus stop to Caltrain in Palo Alto is Meadow & Ramona (S). It’s a 3 min walk away.

  • What time is the first light rail to Caltrain in Palo Alto?

    The ORANGE LINE is the first light rail that goes to Caltrain in Palo Alto. It stops nearby at 5:21 AM.

  • What time is the last light rail to Caltrain in Palo Alto?

    The ORANGE LINE is the last light rail that goes to Caltrain in Palo Alto. It stops nearby at 10:57 PM.

  • What time is the first train to Caltrain in Palo Alto?

    The LOCAL WEEKDAY is the first train that goes to Caltrain in Palo Alto. It stops nearby at 5:05 AM.

  • What time is the last train to Caltrain in Palo Alto?

    The LOCAL WEEKDAY is the last train that goes to Caltrain in Palo Alto. It stops nearby at 1:00 AM.

  • What time is the first bus to Caltrain in Palo Alto?

    The 22 is the first bus that goes to Caltrain in Palo Alto. It stops nearby at 4:30 AM.

  • What time is the last bus to Caltrain in Palo Alto?

    The 22 is the last bus that goes to Caltrain in Palo Alto. It stops nearby at 2:26 AM.

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Public Transit to Caltrain in Palo Alto

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Looking for the nearest stop or station to Caltrain? Check out this list of stops closest to your destination: Meadow & Ramona (S); San Antonio; El Camino & Vista (E); Charleston & Park (S); El Camino & Maybell (W); Mountain View Station; Palo Alto.

Bus: 22, 522, 288L, 288, SE, SE.Train: LOCAL WEEKDAY, LIMITED, WEEKEND LOCAL, EXPRESS.

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Caltrain Address: Alma St Palo Alto, CA 94306 street in Palo Alto

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Public transit lines with stations closest to Caltrain in Palo Alto

Train lines with stations closest to Caltrain in Palo Alto

Bus lines with stations closest to Caltrain in Palo Alto