The average train between Palo Alto and Rancho Cordova takes 5h 1m and the fastest train takes 4h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Palo Alto to Rancho Cordova. 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 Rancho Cordova. The earliest departure is at 12:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Palo Alto is at 7:19 PM which arrives into Rancho Cordova at 4:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Santa Clara Amtrak and take an average of 5h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Palo Alto to Rancho Cordova? 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 Rancho Cordova. However, there are services departing from Palo Alto station and arriving at Rancho Cordova station via Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
Palo Alto to Rancho Cordova train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from Santa Clara Amtrak station.
Palo Alto to Rancho Cordova train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at Sacramento station.
The distance between Palo Alto and Rancho Cordova is 147.3 km. The road distance is 251 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Sacramento every 4 hours. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 3h 8m.