The average train between Riverside and Palo Alto takes 12h 24m and the fastest train takes 12h 21m. There is at least one train per day from Riverside 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 once daily between Riverside and Palo Alto. The earliest departure is at 7:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Riverside is at 8:01 AM which arrives into Palo Alto at 8:22 PM. All services require a transfer at L.A. Union Station and take an average of 12h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Riverside to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from Riverside station and arriving at Palo Alto station via L.A. Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 24m.
Riverside to Palo Alto train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Riverside - Downtown station.
Riverside to Palo Alto train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at San Jose station.
The distance between Riverside and Palo Alto is 578 km. The road distance is 802 km.
You can take a train from Riverside - Downtown to California Avenue Caltrain Northbound via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, San Jose, and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound in around 13h 8m.
