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How to get from Palo Alto to Benicia by BART, bus and train?

From Palo Alto to Benicia by BART, bus and train

To get from Palo Alto to Benicia you’ll need to take one train line, one BART line and one bus line: take the LOCAL WEEKDAY train from Palo Alto station to San Bruno station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the YELLOW BART and finally take the Y bus from Walnut Creek BART Station station to Military W & 1st St (Benicia City Park) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 1 min. The BART, bus and train schedule from Palo Alto may change. We recommend you check the updated BART, bus and train schedule to Benicia on the Moovit app.

181min
Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
LOCAL WEEKDAY
BART - YELLOW
BART - YELLOW
Bus - YY
Walk to Benicia
Leaves from Palo Alto

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Palo Alto
  • 2
    Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
    Wait for train
    LOCAL WEEKDAY
    San Francisco
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Bruno
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    San Bruno
    ID 906309
    0.52 mi • 11 min
  • 5
    BART - YELLOW
    Wait for BART
    YELLOW
    SFO / SF / Pittsburg/Bay Point
  • 6
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Walnut Creek
    ID 903409
    63 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Walnut Creek BART Station
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - YY
    Wait for bus
    Y
    Vallejo Transit Center via Sunvalley Shopping Center Express
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Military W & 1st St (Benicia City Park)
    ID 826008
    27 min
  • 10
    Walk to Benicia
    Walk to
    Benicia
    1st Street
    660 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Palo Alto to Benicia

The distance between Palo Alto and Benicia is approximately 70.97 mi, which can typically be travelled in 181 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Palo Alto to Benicia by BART, bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Benicia – you will always have plenty of easy options.

BART, Bus And Train schedule from Palo Alto to Benicia

To check the BART, bus and train schedule from Palo Alto to Benicia using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Palo Alto) and destination (Benicia), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available BART, bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each BART, bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest BART, bus and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Benicia?

    The fastest way takes 181 minutes, using Train line LOCAL WEEKDAY, BART line YELLOW, Bus line Y.

  • Is there a direct train between Palo Alto and Benicia?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one BART line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 1 min.

  • Which train line goes from Palo Alto to Benicia?

    The LOCAL WEEKDAY train line goes from San Bruno station near Palo Alto in Palo Alto to Walnut Creek station. From there you’ll have to take one BART line and one bus line till Walnut Creek station near Benicia.

  • How long does it take to travel from Palo Alto to Benicia by train, BART and bus?

    The total travel time between Palo Alto and Benicia by train, BART and bus is about 3 hr 1 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Palo Alto to get to Benicia?

    Get on the LOCAL WEEKDAY train from the San Bruno station near Palo Alto in Palo Alto.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Palo Alto and Benicia?

    Get off the train at the Walnut Creek stop, which is closest to Benicia.

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