The average train between Palo Alto and Milpitas takes 1h 1m and the fastest train takes 50 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.
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 10:17 PM which arrives into Milpitas at 11:09 PM. All services require a transfer at Mountain View Caltrain Southbound and take an average of 1h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Palo Alto to Milpitas. However, there are services departing from Palo Alto station and arriving at Milpitas station via Alder Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 1m.
Palo Alto to Milpitas train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from Mountain View Station.
Palo Alto to Milpitas train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at Alder Station.
The distance between Palo Alto and Milpitas is 20.9 km. The road distance is 25 km.
Santa Clara VTA operates a vehicle from Mountain View Station to Alder Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–3 and the journey takes 39 min.
