What is the cheapest way to get from Atwater to Palo Alto?

The cheapest way to get from Atwater to Palo Alto is to bus and line 22 bus which costs $13 - $35 and takes 7h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Atwater to Palo Alto?

The fastest way to get from Atwater to Palo Alto is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs $20 - $30.

Is there a direct bus between Atwater and Palo Alto?

No, there is no direct bus from Atwater to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from Atwater and arriving at San Jose via Stockton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.

How far is it from Atwater to Palo Alto?

The distance between Atwater and Palo Alto is 157 miles. The road distance is 111.2 miles.

How do I travel from Atwater to Palo Alto without a car?

The best way to get from Atwater to Palo Alto without a car is to bus which takes 5h 3m and costs $50 - $75.

How long does it take to get from Atwater to Palo Alto?

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Atwater to Palo Alto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Atwater to Palo Alto bus from?

Atwater to Palo Alto bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from Atwater station.

Where does the Atwater to Palo Alto bus arrive?

Atwater to Palo Alto bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at Stockton station.

Can I drive from Atwater to Palo Alto?

Yes, the driving distance between Atwater to Palo Alto is 111 miles. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Atwater to Palo Alto.

Where can I stay near Palo Alto?

There are 487+ hotels available in Palo Alto.

Atwater to Palo Alto - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 70 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Atwater to Palo Alto by bus (Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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best
1. Take the bus from Atwater to Stocktonbus 1
2. Take the bus from Stockton to San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 3m
$52–75
Bus, line 22 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Merced Transpo to Pacheco @ Targetbus Lb
2. Take the bus from Los Baños to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus
3. Take the bus from King & Virginia to El Camino & Churchillbus 22
7h 22m
$14–33
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Atwater to Mantecabus 1
2. Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain Ace
5h 20m
$42–58
Drive 110.5 mi
1. Drive from Atwater to Palo Altocar 110.5 mi
2h 17m
$21–30
Bus, line 70 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Atwater to Modestobus 1
2. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to ACE Lathrop Stationbus 70
3. Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain Ace
5h 26m
$42–58

Atwater to Palo Alto by bus, foot, and train

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5h 3mAverage Duration

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Distance: 156.6 mi
Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between Atwater, Merced County, CA, USA and Palo Alto, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Atwater to California Avenue Caltrain Northbound via Stockton, Stockton, San Jose, and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound in around 5h 3m.

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