The average train between Pasadena and Palo Alto takes 12h 34m and the fastest train takes 11h 3m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Pasadena to Palo Alto. 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 Pasadena and Palo Alto. The earliest departure is at 12:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Pasadena is at 9:18 AM which arrives into Palo Alto at 8:22 PM. All services require a transfer at Union Station - Metro A-Line and take an average of 12h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Pasadena to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from Pasadena station and arriving at Palo Alto station via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 34m.
Pasadena to Palo Alto train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Los Angeles station.
Pasadena to Palo Alto train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at San Jose station.
The distance between Pasadena and Palo Alto is 513.9 km. The road distance is 720 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Jose once daily. Tickets cost $130–280 and the journey takes 9h 55m.
