The average train between Palo Alto and Pleasanton takes 1h 13m and the fastest train takes 1h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Palo Alto to Pleasanton. 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 3 times a day between Palo Alto and Pleasanton. The earliest departure is at 1:47 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Palo Alto is at 5:17 PM which arrives into Pleasanton at 6:28 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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1h 21m • 1 change

1h 11m • 1 change

1h 11m • 1 change

1h 11m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Palo Alto to Pleasanton. However, there are services departing from Palo Alto station and arriving at Pleasanton station via Santa Clara Caltrain Southbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 13m.
Palo Alto to Pleasanton train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound station.
Palo Alto to Pleasanton train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at Pleasanton Station.
The distance between Palo Alto and Pleasanton is 34.1 km. The road distance is 68 km.
You can take a train from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound to Pleasanton Station via Santa Clara Station in around 2h 7m.