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Shafter to Palo Alto buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Shafter and Palo Alto takes 10h 10m and the fastest bus takes 7h 6m. The bus service runs several times per day from Shafter to Palo Alto. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

10h 10m
Duration
273 mi
Distance
$43
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Shafter to Palo Alto bus times

Buses run twice daily between Shafter and Palo Alto. The earliest departure is at 10:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shafter is at 4:40 PM which arrives into Palo Alto at 8:27 PM. All services require a transfer at 9th Ave. at Jefferson St. and take an average of 10h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Kern TransitTufesaSanta Clara VTA7h 6m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Kern TransitTufesaSanta Clara VTA10h • 2 changes
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    Kern TransitTufesaSanta Clara VTA7h 6m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Kern TransitTufesaSanta Clara VTA8h 38m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Kern TransitTufesaSanta Clara VTA27h 47m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Kern TransitTufesaSanta Clara VTA10h • 2 changes
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    Kern TransitTufesaSanta Clara VTA7h 6m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Kern TransitTufesaSanta Clara VTA10h • 2 changes
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    Kern TransitTufesaSanta Clara VTA7h 6m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Kern TransitTufesaSanta Clara VTA10h • 2 changes
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    Kern TransitTufesaSanta Clara VTA7h 6m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Shafter to Palo Alto? 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.

Map of how to get from Shafter to Palo Alto.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 273.1 mi
  • Duration: 10h 10m

What companies run services between Shafter, Kern County, CA, USA and Palo Alto, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Stringham Park/Northbound to El Camino & Churchill via 9th Ave. at Jefferson St., Delano, San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant, and King & Virginia in around 7h 52m.

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