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| city = Palo Alto | | city = Palo Alto | ||
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| location = Alma St & University Ave | | location = Alma St & University Ave | ||
| accessibility = Accessible | | accessibility = Accessible | ||
| restroom = Available by the bus plaza | | restroom = Available by the bus plaza | ||
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| latlong = 37.44359, -122.164991 | | latlong = 37.44359, -122.164991 | ||
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| − | + | Palo Alto Station is a gateway to [[Stanford University]]. It is also the main transfer point between SamTrans and VTA buses as it is located near the county border of San Mateo and Santa Clara counties. | |
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==Caltrain== | ==Caltrain== | ||
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| − | + | This station is served by [[Served by::Caltrain local/limited stop]] and [[Served by::Baby Bullet]] trains. | |
| − | + | [[Caltrain ticket machine]]s and [[Clipper]] card readers are located on the train platforms. Riders can purchase new Clipper cards and add values/passes to the card from selected ticket machines at this station. All riders must have a [[Caltrain fares|valid paper/mobile ticket, or tagged Clipper card/mobile device]] before boarding Caltrain. Train crews may inspect for fares onboard. Riders using Clipper should "tag off" after exiting the train. | |
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This station features side platforms. Use pedestrian tunnels to get from one platform to another. | This station features side platforms. Use pedestrian tunnels to get from one platform to another. | ||
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| − | + | | dir1='''Southbound''' to San Jose/Gilroy | |
| − | + | | next1={{stn|California Avenue}} | |
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| − | + | | dir2='''Northbound''' to San Francisco | |
| + | | next2={{stn|Menlo Park}} | ||
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==Bus== | ==Bus== | ||
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| + | Stanford Marguerite shuttles serve Stanford University and Hospital and most routes pick up on the driveway by the southbound platform. This is a transfer point between SamTrans (north to San Mateo County), Dumbarton Express (East Bay), and VTA (south to San Jose) systems, which stop at the transit center on the west side of the station. City shuttles load on the west side of the station. | ||
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==Parking== | ==Parking== | ||
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Parking is available east and west of the Caltrain tracks. Parking on the east side of the tracks is accessible from Alma Ave. Parking on the west side is accessible from University Ave at El Camino Real. | Parking is available east and west of the Caltrain tracks. Parking on the east side of the tracks is accessible from Alma Ave. Parking on the west side is accessible from University Ave at El Camino Real. | ||
| − | Parking requires a $ | + | Parking requires a $5.50 daily fee or a [[Caltrain monthly parking permit]]. To pay the daily parking fee, remember the stall number and pay at the [[Pay parking at::Caltrain ticket machine]]s located on the station platforms. |
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This station features bike racks and 96 bike lockers located throughout the station area. Call Caltrain at 650-508-6350 for locker information. | This station features bike racks and 96 bike lockers located throughout the station area. Call Caltrain at 650-508-6350 for locker information. | ||
| − | [ | + | [https://bikehub.com/caltrain/ Bike Hub], located at the main station building, offers shared indoor bike storage to subscribed members. |
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| + | Across the street from the station, the parking garage on Alma and Hamilton offers paid secured bike storage. [[Locker type::BikeLink]] card is required. | ||
{{Caltrain}} [[Category:Caltrain stations]] [[Category:Park & ride lots]] | {{Caltrain}} [[Category:Caltrain stations]] [[Category:Park & ride lots]] | ||
Latest revision as of 02:52, 28 April 2021
City: Palo Alto | Alma St & University Ave
Palo Alto Station is a gateway to Stanford University. It is also the main transfer point between SamTrans and VTA buses as it is located near the county border of San Mateo and Santa Clara counties.
Points of interest
Caltrain
This station is served by Caltrain local/limited stop and Baby Bullet trains.
Caltrain ticket machines and Clipper card readers are located on the train platforms. Riders can purchase new Clipper cards and add values/passes to the card from selected ticket machines at this station. All riders must have a valid paper/mobile ticket, or tagged Clipper card/mobile device before boarding Caltrain. Train crews may inspect for fares onboard. Riders using Clipper should "tag off" after exiting the train.
This station features side platforms. Use pedestrian tunnels to get from one platform to another.
| Southbound to San Jose/Gilroy | Northbound to San Francisco |
| Real time departures: | |
| ⇓ Next Station: California Avenue | ⇑ Next Station: Menlo Park |
Caltrain service advisoryData provided by 511.org
Bus
Stanford Marguerite shuttles serve Stanford University and Hospital and most routes pick up on the driveway by the southbound platform. This is a transfer point between SamTrans (north to San Mateo County), Dumbarton Express (East Bay), and VTA (south to San Jose) systems, which stop at the transit center on the west side of the station. City shuttles load on the west side of the station.
Parking
Parking is available east and west of the Caltrain tracks. Parking on the east side of the tracks is accessible from Alma Ave. Parking on the west side is accessible from University Ave at El Camino Real.
Parking requires a $5.50 daily fee or a Caltrain monthly parking permit. To pay the daily parking fee, remember the stall number and pay at the Caltrain ticket machines located on the station platforms.
Bicycle
This station features bike racks and 96 bike lockers located throughout the station area. Call Caltrain at 650-508-6350 for locker information.
Bike Hub, located at the main station building, offers shared indoor bike storage to subscribed members.
Across the street from the station, the parking garage on Alma and Hamilton offers paid secured bike storage. BikeLink card is required.
