What is the cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Palo Alto Caltrain Station?

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Palo Alto Caltrain Station is to bus which costs $3 - $5 and takes 2h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco to Palo Alto Caltrain Station?

The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Palo Alto Caltrain Station is to drive which takes 38 min and costs $5 - $8.

Is there a direct bus between San Francisco and Palo Alto Caltrain Station?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 11th St & Market St. and arriving at High St & Lytton Ave. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 24m.

Is there a direct train between San Francisco and Palo Alto Caltrain Station?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 49 min.

How far is it from San Francisco to Palo Alto Caltrain Station?

The distance between San Francisco and Palo Alto Caltrain Station is 30 miles. The road distance is 30.6 miles.

How long does it take to get from San Francisco to Palo Alto Caltrain Station?

The Caltrain from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound takes 49 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the San Francisco to Palo Alto Caltrain Station bus from?

San Francisco to Palo Alto Caltrain Station bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from 11th St & Market St. station.

Where do I catch the San Francisco to Palo Alto Caltrain Station train from?

San Francisco to Palo Alto Caltrain Station train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound station.

Train or bus from San Francisco to Palo Alto Caltrain Station?

The best way to get from San Francisco to Palo Alto Caltrain Station is to Caltrain which takes 49 min and costs $7 - $9. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $3 - $5 and takes 2h 24m.

Where does the San Francisco to Palo Alto Caltrain Station bus arrive?

San Francisco to Palo Alto Caltrain Station bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at High St & Lytton Ave station.

Where does the San Francisco to Palo Alto Caltrain Station train arrive?

San Francisco to Palo Alto Caltrain Station train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound station.

Can I drive from San Francisco to Palo Alto Caltrain Station?

Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Palo Alto Caltrain Station is 31 miles. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from San Francisco to Palo Alto Caltrain Station.

Where can I stay near Palo Alto Caltrain Station?

There are 485+ hotels available in Palo Alto Caltrain Station.

San Francisco to Palo Alto Caltrain Station - 5 ways to travel via Caltrain

How to get fromSan Francisco to Palo Alto Caltrain Station

Travel from

See all options

Search accommodation with Expedia

There are 5 ways to get from San Francisco to Palo Alto Caltrain Station by train, bus, car, or taxi

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
1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
49 min
$7–9
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 11th St & Market St. to High St & Lytton Avebus 397
2h 24m
$3–5
Drive 30.4 mi
1. Drive from San Francisco to Palo Alto Caltrain Stationcar 30.4 mi
38 min
$6–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from San Francisco to Palo Alto Caltrain Stationtaxi 30.4 mi
38 min
$110–140
Line 292 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from 10th St & Howard St to Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1bus 292 / ...
2. Take the bus from Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus Ecr / ...
2h 38m
$4–7

San Francisco to Palo Alto Caltrain Station by train

326Weekly Trains

49 minAverage Duration

$7Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from San Francisco to Palo Alto Caltrain Station.

Launch map view

Distance: 30.1 mi
Duration: 49 min

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Palo Alto Caltrain Station, CA, USA?

Caltrain operates a train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $7–9 and the journey takes 49 min. Alternatively, SamTrans operates a bus from 11th St & Market St. to High St & Lytton Ave every 4 hours. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 2h 24m.

Train operators

Bus operators

Other operators

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 Need to know: Jadrolinija, Getting around the Cyclades, and The beginner’s guide to the 2018 World Nomad Games - to help you get the most out of your next trip.