Buses to San Jose, CA
from Palo Alto, CA
The journey to San Jose from Palo Alto takes just 22 minutes.
Buses operate daily with up to 52 services per day. Depending on the day of travel, the first bus departs Palo Alto at 00:02.
Caltrain schedule
Caltrain operates between Palo Alto and San Jose 7 days per week.
| Service days | Daily |
|---|---|
| Services per day | up to 52 |
| Shortest trip | 22 minutes |
| First departure | 00:02 |
| Last departure | 23:51 |
Your questions answered
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Is there a daily bus service between Palo Alto, CA and San Jose, CA?
Yes, buses operate daily from Palo Alto to San Jose, departing as early as 00:02.
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How long is the bus trip from Palo Alto to San Jose?
The fastest bus to San Jose from Palo Alto takes 22 minutes.
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How do I buy tickets for travel to San Jose, 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!
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Which bus companies operate between Palo Alto and San Jose?
Caltrain run buses to San Jose from Palo Alto.
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What time is the earliest bus from Palo Alto to San Jose?
The first bus to San Jose from Palo Alto leaves at 00:02. The journey takes 22 minutes.
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When is the last bus to San Jose from Palo Alto?
The last bus leaves Palo Alto at 23:51, arriving into San Jose at 23:55. Get there in plenty of time so you don't miss it.
Onward travel from San Jose
| Bus to | Days | Shortest trip | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont |
| 36 minutes | 24 miles |
| Gilroy |
| 51 minutes | 29 miles |
| Menlo Park |
| 29 minutes | 18 miles |
| Millbrae |
| 47 minutes | 32 miles |
| Morgan Hill |
| 32 minutes | 20 miles |
| Mountain View |
| 14 minutes | 11 miles |
| Palo Alto |
| 22 minutes | 15 miles |
| Redwood City |
| 29 minutes | 21 miles |
| San Bruno |
| 57 minutes | 35 miles |
| San Francisco |
| 1 hour 6 minutes | 42 miles |
| South San Francisco |
| 1 hour 3 minutes | 36 miles |
| Sunnyvale |
| 12 minutes | 8.0 miles |