The average train between Palo Alto and San Diego takes 15h 16m and the fastest train takes 15h 15m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Palo Alto to San Diego. 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 San Diego. The earliest departure is at 9:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Palo Alto is at 9:49 AM which arrives into San Diego at 1:04 AM. All services require a transfer at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound and take an average of 15h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Palo Alto to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Palo Alto station and arriving at San Diego station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 16m.
Palo Alto to San Diego train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from San Jose station.
Palo Alto to San Diego train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Diego station.
The distance between Palo Alto and San Diego is 693.8 km. The road distance is 909 km.
You can take a train from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound to San Diego via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, and Los Angeles in around 16h 2m.
