The average train between Palo Alto and Austin takes 45h 58m and the fastest train takes 45h 29m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Palo Alto to Austin. 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 twice a week between Palo Alto and Austin. The earliest departure is at 9:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Palo Alto is at 9:49 AM which arrives into Austin at 9:16 AM. All services require a transfer at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound and take an average of 45h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Palo Alto to Austin. However, there are services departing from San Jose station and arriving at Austin station via Los Angeles station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 58m.
Palo Alto to Austin train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
Palo Alto to Austin train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Austin station.
The distance between Palo Alto and Austin is 2381.9 km. The road distance is 2736 km.
You can take a train from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound to Austin via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, and Los Angeles in around 46h 26m.
