The average bus between Prunedale and Palo Alto takes 3h 25m and the fastest bus takes 3h 2m. The bus service runs several times per day from Prunedale 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.
Buses run 3 times a day between Prunedale and Palo Alto. The earliest departure is at 5:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Prunedale is at 6:06 PM which arrives into Palo Alto at 9:41 PM. All services require a transfer at Monterey / Gilroy Train Station and take an average of 3h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 35m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Prunedale 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Prunedale to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from Prunedale station and arriving at Palo Alto station via 1st & Santa Clara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
Prunedale to Palo Alto bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, depart from Gilroy Transit Center station.
Prunedale to Palo Alto bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, arrive at El Camino & California station.
The distance between Prunedale and Palo Alto is 85.1 km. The road distance is 110 km.
You can take a bus from Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Ride to El Camino & California via Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, Gilroy Transit Center, 1st & Santa Clara, and Santa Clara & 1st in around 3h 39m.