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Palo Alto to Embarcadero Center trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Palo Alto and Embarcadero Center takes 1h 24m and the fastest train takes 1h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Palo Alto to Embarcadero Center. 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 24m
Duration
32 mi
Distance
$10
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Caltrain

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  1. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
1h 15m
$9–11

Palo Alto to Embarcadero Center train times

Trains run hourly between Palo Alto and Embarcadero Center. The earliest departure is at 7:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Palo Alto is at 11:57 PM which arrives into Embarcadero Center at 8:08 AM. All services require a transfer at San Francisco Caltrain Northbound and take an average of 1h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    CaltrainSan Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency1h 9m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    CaltrainSan Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency8h 11m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    CaltrainSan Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency1h 22m • 1 change

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    CaltrainSan Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency1h 15m • 1 change

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    CaltrainSan Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency1h 21m • 1 change

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    CaltrainSan Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency1h 15m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Palo Alto to Embarcadero Center? 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.

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  • Distance: 31.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 24m

What companies run services between Palo Alto, CA, USA and Embarcadero Center, CA, USA?

Caltrain operates a train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $7–9 and the journey takes 51 min.

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