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Embarcadero to Palo Alto buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Embarcadero and Palo Alto takes 1h 40m and the fastest bus takes 1h 33m. The bus service runs several times per day from Embarcadero to Palo Alto. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 40m
Duration
36 mi
Distance
$3
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Embarcadero to Palo Alto bus times

Buses run twice daily between Embarcadero and Palo Alto. The earliest departure is at 8:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Embarcadero is at 6:10 PM which arrives into Palo Alto at 7:51 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 33m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 51m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 41m • Direct

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 36m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 33m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 51m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 41m • Direct

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 36m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 33m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 51m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 41m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Embarcadero to Palo Alto? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Embarcadero to Palo Alto.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 35.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 40m

What companies run services between Embarcadero, San Francisco County, CA, USA and Palo Alto, CA, USA?

SamTrans operates a bus from Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37 to Clarke Ave & O'Connor St-Ravenswood Shopping Ctr 4 times a day. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 1h 36m.

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