The average train between Mission Bay and Palo Alto takes 51 min and the fastest train takes 44 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Mission Bay 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 every 30 minutes between Mission Bay and Palo Alto. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Mission Bay is at 11:25 PM which arrives into Palo Alto at 12:17 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 51 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Mission Bay station and arriving at Palo Alto station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 51 min.
Mission Bay to Palo Alto train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound station.
Mission Bay to Palo Alto train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at California Avenue Caltrain Southbound station.
The distance between Mission Bay and Palo Alto is 42.6 km. The road distance is 51 km.
Caltrain operates a train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to California Avenue Caltrain Southbound every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 52 min.