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

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There are 7 ways to get from Atlanta to Palo Alto by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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 Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane ATL - SJC
    7h 3m
    $220–712

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    2d 9h
    $416–801

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Peachtree Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train
    3d
    $955–2,028

  4. Drive 2,435.8 mi

    1. Drive from Atlanta to Palo Altocar car 2,435.8 mi
    38h 40m
    $445–643

  5. Fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane ATL - SFO
    7h 6m
    $256–420

  6. Fly to Oakland International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane ATL - OAK
    2. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Santa Clara Amtraktrain train
    10h 29m
    $260–986

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Longview Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Longview to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Tucson to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus bus
    3d 2h
    $660–1,266

Atlanta to Palo Alto by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration2d 9hAverage Duration
Ticket$416Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,136.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 3m

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

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Atlanta Bus Station to California Avenue Caltrain Northbound via Dallas Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, San Jose Diridon Station, and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound in around 2d 9h.

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