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Trip Overview

The average train between Palo Alto and Milpitas takes 1h 4m and the fastest train takes 53 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Palo Alto to Milpitas. 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 4m
Duration
16 mi
Distance
$7
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Palo Alto to Milpitas train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Palo Alto and Milpitas. The earliest departure is at 12:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Palo Alto is at 10:19 PM which arrives into Milpitas at 11:12 PM. All services require a transfer at Mountain View Caltrain Southbound and take an average of 1h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    CaltrainSanta Clara VTA55 min • 1 change
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    CaltrainSanta Clara VTA55 min • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    CaltrainSanta Clara VTA5h 2m • 1 change
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    CaltrainSanta Clara VTA58 min • 1 change
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    CaltrainSanta Clara VTA1h 3m • 1 change
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    CaltrainSanta Clara VTA58 min • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    CaltrainSanta Clara VTA5h 2m • 1 change
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    CaltrainSanta Clara VTA58 min • 1 change
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    CaltrainSanta Clara VTA1h 3m • 1 change
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    CaltrainSanta Clara VTA58 min • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    CaltrainSanta Clara VTA5h 2m • 1 change
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    CaltrainSanta Clara VTA58 min • 1 change
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    CaltrainSanta Clara VTA1h 3m • 1 change
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    CaltrainSanta Clara VTA58 min • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    CaltrainSanta Clara VTA6h 8m • 1 change
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    CaltrainSanta Clara VTA57 min • 1 change
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    CaltrainSanta Clara VTA1h 7m • 1 change
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    CaltrainSanta Clara VTA57 min • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    CaltrainSanta Clara VTA6h 6m • 1 change
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    CaltrainSanta Clara VTA57 min • 1 change
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    CaltrainSanta Clara VTA1h 7m • 1 change
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    CaltrainSanta Clara VTA57 min • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    CaltrainSanta Clara VTA5h • 1 change
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    CaltrainSanta Clara VTA58 min • 1 change
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    CaltrainSanta Clara VTA1h 3m • 1 change
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    CaltrainSanta Clara VTA58 min • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Palo Alto to Milpitas? 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.

Map of how to get from Palo Alto to Milpitas.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 16.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 4m

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

Santa Clara VTA operates a vehicle from Mountain View Station to Great Mall Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 41 min.

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