The average bus between Palo Alto and Prunedale takes 3h 6m and the fastest bus takes 2h 52m. The bus service runs several times per day from Palo Alto to Prunedale. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Palo Alto and Prunedale. The earliest departure is at 4:27 AM at night, and the last departure from Palo Alto is at 4:02 PM which arrives into Prunedale at 7:25 PM. All services require a transfer at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound and take an average of 3h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


2h 52m • 2 changes

2h 52m • 2 changes

3h 19m • 2 changes

3h 23m • 2 changes

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2h 52m • 2 changes

3h 19m • 2 changes

3h 23m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Palo Alto to Prunedale? 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Palo Alto to Prunedale. However, there are services departing from Palo Alto station and arriving at Prunedale station via Soquel Ave & Front. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
Palo Alto to Prunedale bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, depart from Diridon Station.
Palo Alto to Prunedale bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, arrive at Watsonville Transit Center station.
The distance between Palo Alto and Prunedale is 85.1 km. The road distance is 123 km.
You can take a train from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound to Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Ride via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, Diridon Station, Soquel Ave & Front, Front & Soquel Ave, and Watsonville Transit Center / Lane 2 in around 4h 3m.