Buses to Palo Alto, CA
from San Jose, CA
The journey to Palo Alto from San Jose takes just 22 minutes.
Buses operate daily with up to 52 services per day. Depending on the day of travel, the first bus departs San Jose at 04:26.
Caltrain schedule
Caltrain operates between San Jose and Palo Alto 7 days per week.
| Service days | Daily |
|---|---|
| Services per day | up to 52 |
| Shortest trip | 22 minutes |
| First departure | 04:26 |
| Last departure | 23:12 |
Your questions answered
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Is there a daily bus service between San Jose, CA and Palo Alto, CA?
Yes, buses operate daily from San Jose to Palo Alto, departing as early as 04:26.
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How long is the bus trip from San Jose to Palo Alto?
The fastest bus to Palo Alto from San Jose takes 22 minutes.
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How do I buy tickets for travel to Palo Alto, CA from San Jose, CA?
It's not yet possible to buy tickets for this trip directly from ByBus but we're working on it!
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Which bus companies operate between San Jose and Palo Alto?
Caltrain run buses to Palo Alto from San Jose.
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What time is the earliest bus from San Jose to Palo Alto?
The first bus to Palo Alto from San Jose leaves at 04:26. The journey takes 22 minutes.
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When is the last bus to Palo Alto from San Jose?
The last bus leaves San Jose at 23:12, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont |
| 11 minutes | 9.1 miles |
| Morgan Hill |
| 59 minutes | 34 miles |
| Redwood City |
| 6 minutes | 5.9 miles |
| San Jose |
| 22 minutes | 15 miles |
| South San Francisco |
| 34 minutes | 21 miles |
| Sunnyvale |
| 13 minutes | 7.7 miles |