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Trip Overview

The train between Fullerton and Palo Alto takes 12h. There is at least one train per day from Fullerton 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.

12h
Duration
462 mi
Distance
$292
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Fullerton to Palo Alto train times

Trains run once daily between Fullerton and Palo Alto. The service departs Fullerton at 8:21 AM in the morning, which arrives into Palo Alto at 20:22:00. All services require a transfer at Los Angeles and take an average of 12h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Fullerton 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.

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  • Distance: 462.5 mi
  • Duration: 12h

What companies run services between Fullerton, CA, USA and Palo Alto, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Jose once daily. Tickets cost $230–360 and the journey takes 9h 55m.

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