Palo Alto is served by 1 regularly catalogued passenger rail station and 1 distinct intercity or commuter rail service.
City Rail Profile
- State
- California
- Region
- West
- Stations indexed
- 1
- Routes calling
- 1
Stations in Palo Alto
Each rail facility in Palo Alto is listed below. Staffing, checked baggage and boarding facilities vary by station; confirm them with the operating agency.
Services calling at Palo Alto
The following passenger rail services are recorded as calling at Palo Alto in their published schedule feeds.
| Route | Type | Operator |
|---|---|---|
| Caltrain | Commuter Rail | Peninsula Corridor JPB |
Travel context for Palo Alto
Within California, Palo Alto is one of 47 rail-served cities this index tracks. The wider West region anchors 10 services through this state. Travelers planning longer trips usually change at the nearest hub city; for Palo Alto that is most often the largest connecting facility on the calling routes listed above.
If you are routing a complete itinerary, the California state hub aggregates every route and station in this state on a single page. The operators directory describes the different commuter and intercity carriers serving the state.
Booking and station access
RailRover does not sell tickets. To book travel from Palo Alto, consult the operating agency directly using the operator links in the table above.
Travelers using Palo Alto as a connecting hub should review the baggage policy and the onboard Wi-Fi and power outlet field guide before boarding.