The average train between Palo Alto and Long Beach takes 12h 39m and the fastest train takes 12h 31m. There is at least one train per day from Palo Alto to Long Beach. 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 Long Beach. 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 Long Beach at 10:20 PM. All services require a transfer at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound and take an average of 12h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Palo Alto to Long Beach. However, there are services departing from Palo Alto station and arriving at Long Beach station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 39m.
Palo Alto to Long Beach train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from San Jose station.
Palo Alto to Long Beach train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at Los Angeles station.
The distance between Palo Alto and Long Beach is 542.8 km. The road distance is 742 km.
Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $130–280 and the journey takes 10h 45m.
