The average bus between Palo Alto and Arvin takes 14h 32m and the fastest bus takes 11h 23m. The bus service runs several times per day from Palo Alto to Arvin. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Palo Alto and Arvin. The earliest departure is at 4:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Palo Alto is at 3:30 PM which arrives into Arvin at 8:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Santa Clara Caltrain Southbound and take an average of 14h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



11h 23m • 3 changes



11h 23m • 3 changes
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17h 50m • 3 changes



11h 23m • 3 changes



11h 23m • 3 changes
Arrives next day



17h 50m • 3 changes
Want to know about travelling from Palo Alto to Arvin? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Palo Alto to Arvin. However, there are services departing from Palo Alto station and arriving at Arvin station via Bakersfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 32m.
Palo Alto to Arvin bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, depart from San Jose station.
Palo Alto to Arvin bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, arrive at Bakersfield station.
The distance between Palo Alto and Arvin is 387 km. The road distance is 476 km.
Tufesa Mexico operates a bus from San Jose to Bakersfield once daily. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 4h 30m.