- Distance: 22.6 mi
- Duration: 37 min
The average train between South San Francisco and Palo Alto takes 37 min and the fastest train takes 31 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from South San Francisco 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 every 30 minutes between South San Francisco and Palo Alto. The earliest departure is at 12:20 AM at night, and the last departure from South San Francisco is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Palo Alto at 12:19 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 37 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from South San Francisco station and arriving at Palo Alto station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 37 min.
South San Francisco to Palo Alto train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from South San Francisco Caltrain Southbound station.
South San Francisco to Palo Alto train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at California Avenue Caltrain Southbound station.
The distance between South San Francisco and Palo Alto is 33.2 km. The road distance is 36 km.
Caltrain operates a train from South San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to California Avenue Caltrain Southbound every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $6–8 and the journey takes 37 min.
