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Trains from Palo Alto to Berkeley

🚂 Starting your journey from Palo Alto to Berkeley by train involves a transfer at Millbrae. The entire trip, with transfers, takes approximately 1 hour and 53 minutes. 🎫 For a smooth trip, make sure to contact Caltrain at 1-800-660-4287 or visit their website and Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority at 1-877-974-3322 or visit their website for any inquiries regarding the train services.

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  • There is no direct train from Palo Alto to Berkeley. The train services operating on this route include Caltrain and BART. The journey from Palo Alto to Berkeley, with transfers included, takes approximately 1 hour and 53 minutes. Passengers can take a train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae, then transfer to BART to reach Downtown Berkeley.
  • The fastest train route from Palo Alto to Berkeley involves taking a connection from Caltrain to BART. The journey, including transfers, typically takes around 1 hour and 53 minutes. While there are multiple routes with different durations, the option involving Caltrain and BART is generally the quickest way to travel between these two cities via train.
  • Trains departing from Palo Alto for Berkeley are operated by Caltrain and leave from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound station. This station serves as the starting point for the journey towards Berkeley via connections at Millbrae. Passengers can board the train at Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to begin their trip to Berkeley.
  • There are multiple train routes available from Palo Alto to Berkeley each with varying travel times and transfers. These routes involve combinations of Caltrain, BART, and Amtrak services with transfers at different stations, such as San Jose Diridon and Santa Clara. Depending on the selected route, travelers can expect journey durations ranging from around 1 hour and 48 minutes to 2 hours and 32 minutes. For specific departure times and schedules, passengers are advised to contact the respective train agencies or visit their websites for more information.
  • The train services from Palo Alto to Berkeley operated by BART, arrive at Downtown Berkeley station. Downtown Berkeley station serves as the final destination for this train route, providing convenient access to Berkeley's downtown area and nearby attractions. Passengers can disembark at Downtown Berkeley station to explore the city or continue their journey to other destinations within Berkeley. The station's central location makes it a convenient point of arrival for travelers visiting the area.
  • The first train of the day to travel from Palo Alto to Berkeley is the train towards San Jose Diridon, which typically departs Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound station in the early morning. The last train of the day on this route is the train towards Sacramento, which usually departs Santa Clara station in the evening. Travelers can consult the respective train agencies, such as Caltrain and Amtrak, for the specific departure times of the first and last trains on this journey.
  • There are no direct train trips each day between Palo Alto and Berkeley. Passengers would need to take a train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae, then transfer to BART to reach Downtown Berkeley, with the entire journey taking approximately 1 hour and 53 minutes. The train services for this route are operated by Caltrain and BART. Travelers should plan ahead and account for the transfer time when making their travel arrangements between the two cities.
  • There is no direct train between Palo Alto and Berkeley. Passengers looking to travel between these two cities would need to take a train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae and transfer to BART to reach Downtown Berkeley. The entire journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1 hour and 53 minutes. Travelers should plan their trip accordingly to accommodate the transfer and total travel time.

Will you be returning to Palo Alto by train?

If you are looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Berkeley to Palo Alto

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