The average train between West Sacramento and Palo Alto takes 3h 29m and the fastest train takes 3h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from West Sacramento 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 West Sacramento and Palo Alto. The earliest departure is at 4:20 AM at night, and the last departure from West Sacramento is at 5:03 PM which arrives into Palo Alto at 8:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Santa Clara Amtrak and take an average of 3h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from West Sacramento to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from West Sacramento station and arriving at Palo Alto station via Santa Clara Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
West Sacramento to Palo Alto train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.
West Sacramento to Palo Alto train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Clara Amtrak station.
The distance between West Sacramento and Palo Alto is 137.5 km. The road distance is 231 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Sacramento to Santa Clara Amtrak every 4 hours. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 2h 54m.