The train between Vancouver and Palo Alto takes 21h 36m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Vancouver 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 6 times a week between Vancouver and Palo Alto. The earliest departure is at 1:15 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Vancouver is at 1:15 PM which arrives into Palo Alto at 10:52 AM. All services require a transfer at San Jose and take an average of 21h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Vancouver to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from Vancouver station and arriving at Palo Alto station via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 36m.
Vancouver to Palo Alto train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Vancouver Station.
Vancouver to Palo Alto train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
The distance between Vancouver and Palo Alto is 912.5 km. The road distance is 1,275 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Vancouver Station to San Jose once daily. Tickets cost $240–550 and the journey takes 20h 59m.