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

Buses operate daily with up to 40 services per day. Depending on the day of travel, the first bus departs Menlo Park at 01:00.

Caltrain schedule

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

Service days Daily
Services per day up to 30
Shortest trip 7 minutes
First departure 01:00
Last departure 23:58

SamTrans schedule

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

Service days Weekdays
Services per day up to 10
Shortest trip 6 minutes
First departure 08:29
Last departure 16:44

Your questions answered

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

    Yes, buses operate daily from Menlo Park to Palo Alto, departing as early as 01:00.

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

    The fastest bus to Palo Alto from Menlo Park 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 Palo Alto, CA from Menlo Park, 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 Menlo Park and Palo Alto?

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

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

    The first bus to Palo Alto from Menlo Park leaves at 01:00. The journey takes 6 minutes.

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

    The last bus leaves Menlo Park at 16:44, arriving into Palo Alto at 16:56. Get there in plenty of time so you don't miss it.

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