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Trip Overview

The average bus between Palo Alto and Half Moon Bay takes 2h 19m and the fastest bus takes 1h 49m. The bus service runs several times per day from Palo Alto to Half Moon Bay. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 19m
Duration
25 mi
Distance
$8
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Palo Alto to Half Moon Bay bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Palo Alto and Half Moon Bay. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Palo Alto is at 8:50 PM which arrives into Half Moon Bay at 5:51 AM. All services require a transfer at El Camino Real & 28th Ave and take an average of 2h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    SamTransSamTransSamTrans1h 49m • 2 changes
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    SamTransSamTransSamTrans1h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Palo Alto to Half Moon Bay? 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 Palo Alto to Half Moon Bay.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 24.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 19m

What companies run services between Palo Alto, CA, USA and Half Moon Bay, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to Main St & Miramontes St via El Camino Real & 28th Ave, 28th Ave & S El Camino Real, and Hillsdale Blvd & Edison St-Hillsdale Shopping Ctr in around 2h 33m.

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