The average train between Palo Alto and California takes 11h 23m and the fastest train takes 11h 22m. There is at least one train per day from Palo Alto to California. 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 once daily between Palo Alto and California. 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 California at 9:11 PM. All services require a transfer at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound and take an average of 11h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Palo Alto to California. However, there are services departing from Palo Alto station and arriving at California station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 23m.
Palo Alto to California train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from San Jose station.
Palo Alto to California train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at Los Angeles station.
The distance between Palo Alto and California is 311.6 km. The road distance is 705 km.
Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $130–280 and the journey takes 10h 45m.
