The average train between Carmichael and Palo Alto takes 5h 22m and the fastest train takes 4h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Carmichael 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.
Trains run 5 times a day between Carmichael and Palo Alto. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carmichael is at 9:50 PM which arrives into Palo Alto at 9:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Sacramento Valley Station and take an average of 5h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Carmichael to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from Carmichael station and arriving at Palo Alto station via Santa Clara Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
Carmichael to Palo Alto train services, operated by Sacramento Regional Transit, depart from Sacramento station.
Carmichael to Palo Alto train services, operated by Sacramento Regional Transit, arrive at Santa Clara Amtrak station.
The distance between Carmichael and Palo Alto is 148.9 km. The road distance is 251 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Sacramento to Santa Clara Amtrak every 4 hours. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 2h 54m.