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About this Jack in the Box
This Jack in the Box is at 2280 El Camino Real, on the west side of the road across from the California Avenue business district. It has a drive-thru lane as well as a lobby. In late October 2026 the location page listed both as open 4 a.m. to 4 a.m. every day, so the restaurant does not close. That is rare in Palo Alto. Lobbies at fast food restaurants sometimes close overnight even when the drive-thru stays open, so check the location page or the app before a 3 a.m. trip.
Panda Express at 2310 El Camino Real is a few doors along the same block. For a sit-down meal or coffee, the restaurants and cafes on Cal Ave are a short walk across El Camino; see our California Avenue guide. College Terrace is close by on the same side of the road.
What this location offers
- Drive-thru and lobby, both listed as open around the clock
- Menu: burgers, tacos, chicken and all day breakfast, plus shakes and sides; the full menu is served all day
- Order ahead: pickup and delivery through the website or the Jack in the Box app, which also holds offers and rewards
- Nutrition and allergen information on the Jack in the Box website
For more food after the usual closing time, see our cheap eats and late night guide.
Location and getting there
Jack in the Box is at 2280 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306, in the California Avenue area of Palo Alto. Our California Avenue guide covers what else is around.
The nearest train stop is the California Avenue Caltrain station, about 0.4 miles away. That is roughly a 9 minute walk.
Parking: street spaces and city garages with posted limits (see parking in Palo Alto).
Hours
| Drive-thru, every day | Open 24 hours |
|---|---|
| Lobby, every day | Open 24 hours |
Hours from the business's own website, checked October 30, 2026.
What is nearby
- Palo Alto Shell, service business, under 0.1 mi
- Village Flower Shoppe, store, under 0.1 mi
- Topi, bakery or dessert shop, under 0.1 mi
- Brewer Offord & Pedersen LLP, firm, under 0.1 mi
- Candice Kistner - State Farm, firm, under 0.1 mi
- College Terrace Library, 0.2 mi
- Peers Park, 0.4 mi
- Bowden Park, 0.4 mi
Other quick bites and takeout nearby: Panda Express (under 0.1 mi); Kali Greek Kitchen (0.1 mi); Mediterranean Wraps (0.1 mi); The Good Salad (0.2 mi). Browse the full quick bites and takeout list.
About this listing
Checked October 30, 2026 against Jack in the Box location page, 2280 El Camino Real; Jack in the Box on Wikipedia. How our listings work. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Jack in the Box in Palo Alto?
Jack in the Box is at 2280 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306, in the California Avenue area. The nearest Caltrain stop is the California Avenue Caltrain station, about 0.4 miles away.
Does Jack in the Box in Palo Alto have a drive-thru?
Yes. The location page lists separate drive-thru and lobby hours, both shown as 4 a.m. to 4 a.m., or around the clock, in October 2026.
Can I get breakfast at Jack in the Box at night?
Yes. Jack in the Box says it serves its full menu, including breakfast, all day every day at this restaurant.
Can I order ahead from the El Camino Real Jack in the Box?
Yes. The location page links to pickup and delivery orders on the website and in the Jack in the Box app.
What are Jack in the Box's hours?
Drive-thru, every day: Open 24 hours; Lobby, every day: Open 24 hours.