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Palo Alto to El Paso trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Palo Alto and El Paso takes 28h 12m and the fastest train takes 28h 11m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from Palo Alto to El Paso. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

28h 12m
Duration
1,246 mi
Distance
$776
Average price
3 times a week
Frequency

Palo Alto to El Paso train times

Trains run 3 times a week between Palo Alto and El Paso. 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 El Paso at 3:00 PM. All services require a transfer at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound and take an average of 28h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    CaltrainAmtrakAmtrak28h 13m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    CaltrainAmtrakAmtrak28h 13m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    CaltrainAmtrakAmtrak28h 11m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Palo Alto to El Paso? 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: 1,246.5 mi
  • Duration: 28h 12m

What companies run services between Palo Alto, CA, USA and El Paso, TX, USA?

You can take a train from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound to El Paso Station via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, and Los Angeles in around 29h 10m.

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