How to get to Downtown Palo Alto by Bus or Train?

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Directions to Downtown Palo Alto with public transportation

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

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How to get to Downtown Palo Alto by Bus?

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How to get to Downtown Palo Alto by Train?

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Bus stations near Downtown Palo Alto

  • Lytton Av:Florence St,3 min walk,
  • Hamilton & Ramona (S),4 min walk,
  • Palo Alto Caltrain (Lytton & Alma),7 min walk,

Train stations near Downtown Palo Alto

  • California Avenue,7 min walk,
  • Palo Alto,35 min walk,

Bus lines to Downtown Palo Alto

  • 280,East Palo Alto,
  • 281,Onetta Harris Center,
  • 296O,Palo Alto Transit Center,
  • 397,San Francisco,
  • DB,To Stanford University,
  • 21,Santa Clara Transit Ctr,
  • M1 SHUTTLE,Terminal Ave & Del Norte Ave,
Questions & Answers

  • What are the closest stations to Downtown Palo Alto?

    The closest stations to Downtown Palo Alto are:

    • Lytton Av:Florence St is 191 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • Hamilton & Ramona (S) is 273 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • California Avenue is 511 yards away, 7 min walk.
    • Palo Alto Caltrain (Lytton & Alma) is 539 yards away, 7 min walk.
    • Palo Alto is 2941 yards away, 35 min walk.

  • Which Bus lines stop near Downtown Palo Alto?

    These Bus lines stop near Downtown Palo Alto: 21, 22, 397, ECR, RAPID 522

  • Which Train lines stop near Downtown Palo Alto?

    These Train lines stop near Downtown Palo Alto: LOCAL, LTD 4

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

    The nearest train station to Downtown Palo Alto is California Avenue. It’s a 7 min walk away.

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

    The nearest bus stop to Downtown Palo Alto is Lytton Av:Florence St. It’s a 3 min walk away.

  • What time is the first Train to Downtown Palo Alto?

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

  • What time is the last Train to Downtown Palo Alto?

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

  • What time is the first Bus to Downtown Palo Alto?

    The 296O is the first Bus that goes to Downtown Palo Alto. It stops nearby at 3:39 AM.

  • What time is the last Bus to Downtown Palo Alto?

    The 397 is the last Bus that goes to Downtown Palo Alto. It stops nearby at 4:44 AM.

  • How much is the Bus fare to Downtown Palo Alto?

    The Bus fare to Downtown Palo Alto costs about $2.05.

  • How much is the Train fare to Downtown Palo Alto?

    The Train fare to Downtown Palo Alto costs about $3.20 - $14.45.

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