Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Palo Alto

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from Bellevue to Palo Alto by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or tram

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SEA - SJC
    4h 56m
    $140–392

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37 to Clarke Ave & O'Connor St-Ravenswood Shopping Ctrbus bus Epx
    24h 32m
    $152–241

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    26h 19m
    $508–810

  4. Drive  834.7 mi

    1. Drive from Bellevue to Palo Altocar car 834.7 mi
    14h 35m
    $148–213

  5. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SEA - SFO
    4h 55m
    $226–391

  6. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Oakland International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SEA - OAK
    2. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Santa Clara Amtraktrain train
    6h 32m
    $169–427

  7. Tram to Paine Field County Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Take the tram from East Main to Symphonytram tram
    2. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PAE - SFO
    3. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to California Avenue Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    6h 27m
    $193–419

  8. Tram to Paine Field County Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Take the tram from East Main to Symphonytram tram
    2. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane PAE - SJC
    3. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to California Avenue Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    6h 31m
    $177–890

Bellevue to Palo Alto by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration24h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$152Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Bellevue to Palo Alto.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 731.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 56m

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bellevue TC - Bay 6 to Clarke Ave & O'Connor St-Ravenswood Shopping Ctr via Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport, Sacramento Bus Station, San Francisco Bus Station, and Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37 in around 24h 32m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

Booking & Getting There