Palo Alto to Castro Valley Trains

Palo Alto to Castro Valley trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Palo Alto and Castro Valley takes 1h 33m and the fastest train takes 1h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Palo Alto to Castro Valley. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 33m
Duration: 41 mi
Distance: $16
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Caltrain, train

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1h 59m

$14–25

Palo Alto to Castro Valley train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Palo Alto and Castro Valley. The earliest departure is at 12:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Palo Alto is at 7:19 PM which arrives into Castro Valley at 8:49 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

10:17 AM → 11:22 AM
1h 5m • 1 change
2:17 PM → 3:40 PM
1h 23m • 1 change
3:47 PM → 5:03 PM
1h 16m • 1 change
4:47 PM → 6:12 PM
1h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

5:47 AM → 7:09 AM
1h 22m • 1 change
8:17 AM → 9:31 AM
1h 14m • 1 change
10:17 AM → 11:22 AM
1h 5m • 1 change
2:17 PM → 3:40 PM
1h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

5:47 AM → 7:09 AM
1h 22m • 1 change
8:17 AM → 9:31 AM
1h 14m • 1 change
10:17 AM → 11:22 AM
1h 5m • 1 change
2:17 PM → 3:40 PM
1h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

5:47 AM → 7:09 AM
1h 22m • 1 change
8:17 AM → 9:31 AM
1h 14m • 1 change
10:17 AM → 11:22 AM
1h 5m • 1 change
2:17 PM → 3:40 PM
1h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

12:57 AM → 9:37 AM
8h 40m • 1 change
10:19 AM → 11:37 AM
1h 18m • 1 change
12:19 PM → 1:37 PM
1h 18m • 1 change
2:19 PM → 3:37 PM
1h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

12:59 AM → 9:37 AM
8h 38m • 1 change
10:19 AM → 11:37 AM
1h 18m • 1 change
12:19 PM → 1:37 PM
1h 18m • 1 change
2:19 PM → 3:37 PM
1h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

5:47 AM → 7:09 AM
1h 22m • 1 change
8:17 AM → 9:31 AM
1h 14m • 1 change
10:17 AM → 11:22 AM
1h 5m • 1 change
2:17 PM → 3:40 PM
1h 23m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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