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About this CVS
CVS Pharmacy store 9915 is at 352 University Avenue, on downtown Palo Alto's main street. CVS calls it the University Avenue store and describes it as a stop for snacks, household goods, first aid supplies, groceries, beauty products and prescription refills. CVS notes that the Hamilton and Waverley bus stop is about 0.07 miles away. It is the most central of the three CVS stores in town. The others are on El Camino Real at Town & Country Village and on Middlefield Road in Midtown.
The pharmacy here opens at 9 a.m. on weekdays, an hour later than the other two. Its lunch closure also comes later in the day. The store is not a UPS Access Point. The UPS Store on Bryant Street is a short walk away for shipping, printing and notary work. Our downtown guide and University Avenue shopping guide cover the surrounding blocks.
What this location offers
- Pharmacy: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, closed daily from 1:30 to 2 p.m. Pharmacy fax: 650-323-1156.
- Pharmacy services: COVID-19 vaccines and other immunizations, flu shots and OTC Health Solutions for health plan over-the-counter benefits
- Drug disposal at the pharmacy
- Photo: prints and film developing. 35mm film and disposable cameras take 7 to 10 days; APS, slide or 110 film takes about three weeks.
- ATM inside the store
- In-store pickup for online orders
- SNAP EBT for eligible food
Accepted payment includes cash, credit and debit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay and FSA or HSA cards. CVS does not list a MinuteClinic or passport photos here. This page describes services only and is not medical advice.
Location and getting there
CVS Pharmacy University Avenue is at 352 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301, in the Downtown area of Palo Alto. Our Downtown guide covers what else is around.
The nearest train stop is the Palo Alto Caltrain station, about 0.3 miles away. That is roughly a 8 minute walk.
Parking: street spaces and city garages with posted limits (see parking in Palo Alto).
Hours
| Monday to Saturday | 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. |
|---|---|
| Sunday | 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. |
Hours from the business's own website, checked October 30, 2026.
What is nearby
- Avocado Green Mattress, store, under 0.1 mi
- Apple University Avenue, shop, under 0.1 mi
- Visual Comfort & Co., store, under 0.1 mi
- Design Within Reach, store, under 0.1 mi
- Crepevine, restaurant, under 0.1 mi
- University Avenue, 0.1 mi
- Cogswell Plaza, 0.1 mi
- King Plaza and City Hall, 0.2 mi
Other health and medical nearby: Peninsula Optical (under 0.1 mi); LensCrafters (under 0.1 mi); Site for Sore Eyes (0.1 mi); Warby Parker (0.1 mi). Browse the full health and medical list.
About this listing
Checked October 30, 2026 against CVS store page, 352 University Ave. (store 9915); CVS stores in Palo Alto; CVS Pharmacy on Wikipedia. How our listings work. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Frequently asked questions
Where is CVS Pharmacy University Avenue in Palo Alto?
CVS Pharmacy University Avenue is at 352 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301, in the Downtown area. The nearest Caltrain stop is the Palo Alto Caltrain station, about 0.3 miles away.
Is the University Avenue CVS a UPS drop-off point?
No. CVS says this store is not a UPS Access Point. It points customers to the El Camino Real CVS, about a mile away.
Can I dispose of old medicine at CVS on University Avenue?
CVS lists drug disposal among the services at this store. Ask at the pharmacy counter what it accepts.
What are CVS Pharmacy University Avenue's hours?
Monday to Saturday: 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Sunday: 8 a.m. to 11 p.m..