What is the cheapest way to get from California to East Palo Alto?

The cheapest way to get from California to East Palo Alto is to bus which costs $50 - $80 and takes 12h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from California to East Palo Alto?

The fastest way to get from California to East Palo Alto is to drive which takes 6h and costs $65 - $95.

Is there a direct bus between California and East Palo Alto?

No, there is no direct bus from California station to East Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at University Ave & Runnymede St via Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.

Is there a direct train between California and East Palo Alto?

No, there is no direct train from California to East Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 9m.

How far is it from California to East Palo Alto?

The distance between California and East Palo Alto is 366 miles. The road distance is 358.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from California to East Palo Alto without a car is to bus via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound which takes 7h 44m and costs $55 - $110.

How long does it take to get from California to East Palo Alto?

It takes approximately 7h 44m to get from California to East Palo Alto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the California to East Palo Alto bus from?

California to East Palo Alto bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.

Where do I catch the California to East Palo Alto train from?

California to East Palo Alto train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.

Train or bus from California to East Palo Alto?

The best way to get from California to East Palo Alto is to bus via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound which takes 7h 44m and costs $55 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $290 and takes 11h 9m.

Where does the California to East Palo Alto bus arrive?

California to East Palo Alto bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Jose Diridon Station.

Where does the California to East Palo Alto train arrive?

California to East Palo Alto train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.

Can I drive from California to East Palo Alto?

Yes, the driving distance between California to East Palo Alto is 358 miles. It takes approximately 6h to drive from California to East Palo Alto.

Where can I stay near East Palo Alto?

There are 443+ hotels available in East Palo Alto.

California to East Palo Alto - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from California to East Palo Alto by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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Bus via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound
best
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
7h 44m
$58–109
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Josebus Guadalajara
12h 9m
$53–75
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
11h 9m
$143–288
Drive 356 mi
1. Drive from Los Angeles to East Palo Altocar 356 mi
6h
$65–94

California to East Palo Alto by bus and train

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7h 44mAverage Duration

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Distance: 363.5 mi
Duration: 7h 44m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Station once daily. Tickets cost $50–100 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 $130–280 and the journey takes 9h 55m.

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