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How to get fromArcadia to Palo Altoby tram, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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There are 10 ways to get from Arcadia to Palo Alto by tram, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Tram to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    best
    1. Take the tram from Arcadia Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram tram
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LAX - SJC
    4h 41m
    $126–624

  2. Bus, line 22 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from El Monte, CA - Thuan Phat Supermarket to San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwichbus bus Westminster
    2. Take the bus from King & Tully to El Camino & Churchillbus bus 22
    9h 47m
    $49–67

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    8h 48m
    $57–99

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    12h 13m
    $117–309

  5. Drive  363.1 mi

    1. Drive from Arcadia to Palo Altocar car 363.1 mi
    6h 7m
    $67–96

  6. Tram to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Take the tram from Arcadia Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram tram
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane LAX - SFO
    3. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to California Avenue Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    4h 49m
    $97–223

  7. Tram to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Take the tram from Arcadia Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram tram
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane BUR - SJC
    5h 30m
    $485–771

  8. Tram to Long Beach Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Take the tram from Arcadia Station to Del Amo Stationtram tram
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LGB - SJC
    6h 5m
    $78–445

  9. Tram to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Take the tram from Arcadia Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram tram
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane BUR - SFO
    3. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to California Avenue Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    5h 33m
    $141–470

  10. Tram, train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Take the tram from Arcadia Station to Pomona North Stationtram tram
    2. Take the train from Pomona - North to Rancho Cucamongatrain train
    3. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane ONT - SJC
    4. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to California Avenue Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    5h 37m
    $197–772

Arcadia to Palo Alto by tram, bus, and train

Calendar18Weekly Services
Duration8h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 356.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 41m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Station twice daily. Tickets cost $55–90 and the journey takes 6h 30m. Flixbus USA also services this route 4 times a week. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Jose once daily. Tickets cost $110–300 and the journey takes 9h 55m.

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