The journey to Palo Alto from Mountain View takes just 7 minutes.

Buses operate daily with up to 52 services per day. Depending on the day of travel, the first bus departs Mountain View at 04:47.

Caltrain schedule

Caltrain operates between Mountain View and Palo Alto 7 days per week.

Service days Daily
Services per day up to 52
Shortest trip 7 minutes
First departure 04:47
Last departure 23:34

Your questions answered

  • Is there a daily bus service between Mountain View, CA and Palo Alto, CA?

    Yes, buses operate daily from Mountain View to Palo Alto, departing as early as 04:47.

  • How long is the bus trip from Mountain View to Palo Alto?

    The fastest bus to Palo Alto from Mountain View takes 7 minutes.

  • How do I buy tickets for travel to Palo Alto, CA from Mountain View, 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 Mountain View and Palo Alto?

    Caltrain run buses to Palo Alto from Mountain View.

  • What time is the earliest bus from Mountain View to Palo Alto?

    The first bus to Palo Alto from Mountain View leaves at 04:47. The journey takes 7 minutes.

  • When is the last bus to Palo Alto from Mountain View?

    The last bus leaves Mountain View at 23:34, arriving into Palo Alto at 23:46. Get there in plenty of time so you don't miss it.

Onward travel from Palo Alto

Bus to Days Shortest trip Distance
East Palo Alto
  • Weekdays
46 minutes 1.9 miles
Gilroy
  • Weekdays
1 hour 18 minutes 44 miles
Menlo Park
  • Daily
6 minutes 2.3 miles
Millbrae
  • Daily
25 minutes 17 miles
Mountain View
  • Daily
7 minutes 5.0 miles
San Bruno
  • Daily
32 minutes 20 miles
San Francisco
  • Daily
44 minutes 28 miles

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