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How to get fromAliso Viejo to Palo Altoby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Aliso Viejo to Palo Alto by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

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    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SNA - SJC
    2h 32m
    $242–862

  2. Bus via Los Angeles

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5 to Fullerton Park And Ride Dock 5bus bus 83
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14 to 6th / Los Angelesbus bus 460
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Josebus bus
    16h 17m
    $52–81

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    10h 47m
    $64–121

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo to L.A. Union Stationtrain train OC Line
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    12h 58m
    $145–300

  5. Drive 404.5 mi

    1. Drive from Aliso Viejo to Palo Altocar car 404.5 mi
    6h 52m
    $74–107

  6. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SNA - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to California Avenue Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2h 47m
    $238–771

Aliso Viejo to Palo Alto by bus and train (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 373.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 32m

What companies run services between Aliso Viejo, CA, USA and Palo Alto, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Station once daily. Tickets cost $55–110 and the journey takes 8h 10m.

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