The average train between Hillsboro and Palo Alto takes 21h 33m and the fastest train takes 21h 32m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Hillsboro 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.
Trains run 6 times a week between Hillsboro and Palo Alto. The earliest departure is at 1:16 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Hillsboro is at 1:18 PM which arrives into Palo Alto at 10:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Rose Quarter TC station and take an average of 21h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Hillsboro to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from Hillsboro station and arriving at Palo Alto station via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 33m.
Hillsboro to Palo Alto train services, operated by Portland TriMet, depart from Portland station.
Hillsboro to Palo Alto train services, operated by Portland TriMet, arrive at San Jose station.
The distance between Hillsboro and Palo Alto is 901.3 km. The road distance is 1,293 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Portland to San Jose once daily. Tickets cost $250–550 and the journey takes 19h 52m.