- Distance: 30 mi
- Duration: 49 min
The average train between Palo Alto and San Francisco takes 49 min and the fastest train takes 39 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Palo Alto to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Palo Alto is at 11:57 PM which arrives into San Francisco at 12:48 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 49 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Palo Alto station and arriving at San Francisco station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 49 min.
Palo Alto to San Francisco train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound station.
Palo Alto to San Francisco train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Francisco Caltrain Northbound station.
The distance between Palo Alto and San Francisco is 44.3 km. The road distance is 48 km.
Caltrain operates a train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $7–9 and the journey takes 51 min.
