There are 4 ways to get from Palo Alto to Lawrence Station (Caltrain) by train, bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Caltrain
best- Take the train from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound to Lawrence Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
14 min$4–6Line 21 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Middlefield & Embarcadero to Reed & Lawrencebus 21
1h 15m$2–5Taxi
- Take the taxi from Palo Alto to Lawrence Station (Caltrain)taxi 11 mi
14 min$40–50Drive 11 mi
- Drive from Palo Alto to Lawrence Station (Caltrain)car 11 mi
14 min$2–3
Palo Alto to Lawrence Station (Caltrain) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Lawrence Station (Caltrain) is to drive which costs $2 - $3 and takes 14 min.
The fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Lawrence Station (Caltrain) is to Caltrain which takes 14 min and costs $4 - $6.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Middlefield & Embarcadero and arriving at Reed & Lawrence. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Lawrence Caltrain Southbound. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14 min.
The distance between Palo Alto and Lawrence Station (Caltrain) is 9 miles. The road distance is 11 miles.
The best way to get from Palo Alto to Lawrence Station (Caltrain) without a car is to Caltrain which takes 14 min and costs $4 - $6.
The Caltrain from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound to Lawrence Caltrain Southbound takes 14 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Palo Alto to Lawrence Station (Caltrain) bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, depart from Middlefield & Embarcadero station.
Palo Alto to Lawrence Station (Caltrain) train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound station.
The best way to get from Palo Alto to Lawrence Station (Caltrain) is to Caltrain which takes 14 min and costs $4 - $6. Alternatively, you can line 21 bus, which costs $2 - $5 and takes 1h 15m.
What companies run services between Palo Alto, CA, USA and Lawrence Station (Caltrain), CA, USA?
Caltrain operates a train from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound to Lawrence Caltrain Southbound every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $4–6 and the journey takes 14 min. Alternatively, Santa Clara VTA operates a bus from Middlefield & Embarcadero to Reed & Lawrence hourly. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 1h 5m.
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- caltrain.com
Train from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound to Lawrence Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://www.caltrain.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.caltrain.com/?active_tab=route_explorer_tab
- One-way Adult
- $4–6
- Phone
- +1 408-321-2300
- Website
- vta.org
Bus from Middlefield & Embarcadero to Reed & Lawrence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.vta.org/
- Adult
- $2–5
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Estimated price
- $40–50
AJ Taxi Services
- Phone
- +1 408-759-9654
- Website
- ajtaxiservices.com
Taxi San Jose
- Phone
- +1 408-459-8010
- Website
- taxisanjose.com
Yellow Checker Cab
- Phone
- +1 408-777-7777
- Website
- yellowcheckercab.com
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How to plan an amazing trip around Scandinavia, How to get from Southend Airport into central London, and What documents do I need to cross Niagara Falls? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
Palo Alto to Lawrence Station (Caltrain) bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, arrive at Reed & Lawrence station.
Palo Alto to Lawrence Station (Caltrain) train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at Lawrence Caltrain Southbound station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palo Alto to Lawrence Station (Caltrain) is 11 miles. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Palo Alto to Lawrence Station (Caltrain).
There are 581+ hotels available in Lawrence Station (Caltrain).