The journey to Menlo Park from Palo Alto takes just 6 minutes.

Buses operate daily with up to 40 services per day. Depending on the day of travel, the first bus departs Palo Alto at 04:55.

Caltrain schedule

Caltrain operates between Palo Alto and Menlo Park 7 days per week.

Service days Daily
Services per day up to 30
Shortest trip 7 minutes
First departure 04:55
Last departure 23:42

SamTrans schedule

Travel from Palo Alto to Menlo Park with SamTrans in 6 minutes.

Service days Weekdays
Services per day up to 10
Shortest trip 6 minutes
First departure 09:08
Last departure 16:56

Your questions answered

  • Is there a daily bus service between Palo Alto, CA and Menlo Park, CA?

    Yes, buses operate daily from Palo Alto to Menlo Park, departing as early as 04:55.

  • How long is the bus trip from Palo Alto to Menlo Park?

    The fastest bus to Menlo Park from Palo Alto takes 6 minutes. Check the trip duration when booking, as the slowest bus takes 43 minutes longer.

  • How do I buy tickets for travel to Menlo Park, CA from Palo Alto, CA?

    It's not yet possible to buy tickets for this trip directly from ByBus but we're working on it!

  • Which bus companies operate between Palo Alto and Menlo Park?

    Caltrain and SamTrans run buses to Menlo Park from Palo Alto.

  • What time is the earliest bus from Palo Alto to Menlo Park?

    The first bus to Menlo Park from Palo Alto leaves at 04:55. The journey takes 6 minutes.

  • When is the last bus to Menlo Park from Palo Alto?

    The last bus leaves Palo Alto at 16:56, arriving into Menlo Park at 17:36. Get there in plenty of time so you don't miss it.

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