The average train between Pleasanton and Palo Alto takes 1h 24m and the fastest train takes 1h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Pleasanton 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 3 times a day between Pleasanton and Palo Alto. The earliest departure is at 5:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pleasanton is at 8:45 AM which arrives into Palo Alto at 10:22 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 29m • 1 change

1h 19m • 1 change

1h 14m • 1 change

1h 37m • 1 change

1h 29m • 1 change

1h 19m • 1 change

1h 14m • 1 change

1h 37m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Pleasanton to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from Pleasanton station and arriving at Palo Alto station via Santa Clara Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 24m.
Pleasanton to Palo Alto train services, operated by Altamont Corridor Express, depart from Pleasanton Station.
Pleasanton to Palo Alto train services, operated by Altamont Corridor Express, arrive at California Avenue Caltrain Northbound station.
The distance between Pleasanton and Palo Alto is 34.1 km. The road distance is 68 km.
You can take a train from Pleasanton Station to California Avenue Caltrain Northbound via Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound in around 1h 22m.