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Trip Overview

The train between Santa Clara Transit Center and Palo Alto takes 18 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Santa Clara Transit Center 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.

18 min
Duration
13 mi
Distance
$5
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Santa Clara Transit Center to Palo Alto train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Santa Clara Transit Center and Palo Alto. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Santa Clara Transit Center is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Palo Alto at 11:54 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 18 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Santa Clara Transit Center to Palo Alto? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 12.7 mi
  • Duration: 18 min

What companies run services between Santa Clara Transit Center, CA, USA and Palo Alto, CA, USA?

Caltrain operates a train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to California Avenue Caltrain Northbound every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $4–6 and the journey takes 18 min.

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