The average train between Irvine and Palo Alto takes 15h 52m and the fastest train takes 12h 2m. There is at least one train per day from Irvine 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 once daily between Irvine and Palo Alto. The earliest departure is at 8:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Irvine is at 7:20 PM which arrives into Palo Alto at 8:21 PM. All services require a transfer at L.A. Union Station and take an average of 15h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Irvine to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from Irvine station and arriving at Palo Alto station via L.A. Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 52m.
Irvine to Palo Alto train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Tustin station.
Irvine to Palo Alto train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at San Jose station.
The distance between Irvine and Palo Alto is 573.2 km. The road distance is 768 km.
You can take a train from Tustin to California Avenue Caltrain Northbound via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, San Jose, and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound in around 12h 40m.
