The average train between Rancho Cordova and Palo Alto takes 5h 17m and the fastest train takes 4h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Rancho Cordova to Palo Alto. 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 Rancho Cordova and Palo Alto. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rancho Cordova is at 9:50 PM which arrives into Palo Alto at 7:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Sacramento Valley Station and take an average of 5h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Rancho Cordova to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from Rancho Cordova station and arriving at Palo Alto station via Santa Clara Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
Rancho Cordova to Palo Alto train services, operated by Sacramento Regional Transit, depart from Sacramento station.
Rancho Cordova to Palo Alto train services, operated by Sacramento Regional Transit, arrive at Santa Clara Amtrak station.
The distance between Rancho Cordova and Palo Alto is 147.3 km. The road distance is 251 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Sacramento to Santa Clara Amtrak every 4 hours. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 2h 54m.