The average train between Palo Alto and Hillsboro takes 21h 30m and the fastest train takes 21h 28m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Palo Alto to Hillsboro. 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 Palo Alto and Hillsboro. The earliest departure is at 7:17 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Palo Alto is at 7:19 PM which arrives into Hillsboro at 4:48 PM. All services require a transfer at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound and take an average of 21h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Palo Alto to Hillsboro. However, there are services departing from Palo Alto station and arriving at Hillsboro station via Portland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 30m.
Palo Alto to Hillsboro train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from San Jose station.
Palo Alto to Hillsboro train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at Portland station.
The distance between Palo Alto and Hillsboro is 901.3 km. The road distance is 1,293 km.
Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to Portland once daily. Tickets cost $250–550 and the journey takes 19h 42m.
