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How to get to Palo Alto California by bus or train?

Directions to Palo Alto California with public transportation

The following transit lines have routes that pass near Palo Alto California

    BusBus: 1050A, 21, M1 SHUTTLE, MC, HD.TrainTrain: BULLET, LOCAL, LTD 3, LTD 5, LTD 4.

How to get to Palo Alto California by bus?

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How to get to Palo Alto California by train?

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Bus stations near Palo Alto California

  • Welch Rd & Blake Wilbur Dr,2 min walk,
  • On Welch Road @ Lucas Center For Imaging,6 min walk,
  • On Clark Way Across from Leasing Office,6 min walk,

Train stations near Palo Alto California

  • Menlo Park,26 min walk,
  • Palo Alto,51 min walk,

Bus lines to Palo Alto California

  • HD,On Quarry Road @ Neuroscience Health Center,
  • MC,500 Pasteur Drive - MC Line,
  • M1 SHUTTLE,Belle Haven Community Campus,
  • C LINE,On Clark Way @ VI at Palo Alto,
  • S,In Parking Lot @ Slac Main Gate (Restricted Access),
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to Palo Alto California?

    The closest stations to Palo Alto California are:

    • Welch Rd & Blake Wilbur Dr is 102 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • On Welch Road @ Lucas Center For Imaging is 430 yards away, 6 min walk.
    • On Clark Way Across from Leasing Office is 437 yards away, 6 min walk.
    • Menlo Park is 2164 yards away, 26 min walk.
    • Palo Alto is 4343 yards away, 51 min walk.
  • Which bus lines stop near Palo Alto California?

    These bus lines stop near Palo Alto California: 1050A, 21, M1 SHUTTLE, MC.

  • Which train lines stop near Palo Alto California?

    These train lines stop near Palo Alto California: BULLET, LOCAL.

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

    The nearest train station to Palo Alto California is Menlo Park. It’s a 26 min walk away.

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

    The nearest bus stop to Palo Alto California is Welch Rd & Blake Wilbur Dr. It’s a 2 min walk away.

  • What time is the first train to Palo Alto California?

    The LOCAL is the first train that goes to Palo Alto California. It stops nearby at 4:55 AM.

  • What time is the last train to Palo Alto California?

    The LOCAL is the last train that goes to Palo Alto California. It stops nearby at 1:07 AM.

  • What time is the first bus to Palo Alto California?

    The HD is the first bus that goes to Palo Alto California. It stops nearby at 5:07 AM.

  • What time is the last bus to Palo Alto California?

    The C LINE is the last bus that goes to Palo Alto California. It stops nearby at 8:53 PM.

  • How much is the train fare to Palo Alto California?

    The train fare to Palo Alto California costs about $3.20 - $14.45.

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Public Transportation to Palo Alto California

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Looking for the nearest stop or station to Palo Alto California? Check out this list of stops closest to your destination: Welch Rd & Blake Wilbur Dr; On Welch Road @ Lucas Center For Imaging; On Clark Way Across from Leasing Office; Menlo Park; Palo Alto.

Bus:1050A21M1 SHUTTLEMCHDC LINESTrain:BULLETLOCALLTD 3LTD 5LTD 4

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Palo Alto California Address: 900 Welch Rd Palo Alto, CA 94304 street in Palo Alto

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