The average train between Palo Alto and Fairfield takes 3h 4m and the fastest train takes 2h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Palo Alto to Fairfield. 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 every 4 hours between Palo Alto and Fairfield. The earliest departure is at 12:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Palo Alto is at 7:19 PM which arrives into Fairfield at 10:17 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Palo Alto to Fairfield? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Palo Alto to Fairfield. However, there are services departing from Palo Alto station and arriving at Fairfield station via Suisun-Fairfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
Palo Alto to Fairfield train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from Santa Clara Amtrak station.
Palo Alto to Fairfield train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at Suisun-Fairfield station.
The distance between Palo Alto and Fairfield is 90.2 km. The road distance is 167 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Suisun-Fairfield every 4 hours. Tickets cost $29–60 and the journey takes 2h 8m.