What is the cheapest way to get from California to Menlo Park?

The cheapest way to get from California to Menlo Park is to bus via San Jose which costs $55 - $80 and takes 11h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from California to Menlo Park?

The fastest way to get from California to Menlo Park is to drive which takes 6h 6m and costs $65 - $95.

Is there a direct bus between California and Menlo Park?

No, there is no direct bus from California station to Menlo Park station. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at San Jose Diridon Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.

Is there a direct train between California and Menlo Park?

No, there is no direct train from California to Menlo Park. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Menlo Park Caltrain Northbound via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 42m.

How far is it from California to Menlo Park?

The distance between California and Menlo Park is 364 miles. The road distance is 360.9 miles.

How do I travel from California to Menlo Park without a car?

The best way to get from California to Menlo Park without a car is to bus which takes 7h 17m and costs $55 - $110.

How long does it take to get from California to Menlo Park?

It takes approximately 7h 17m to get from California to Menlo Park, including transfers.

Where do I catch the California to Menlo Park bus from?

California to Menlo Park bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.

Where do I catch the California to Menlo Park train from?

California to Menlo Park train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.

Train or bus from California to Menlo Park?

The best way to get from California to Menlo Park is to bus which takes 7h 17m and costs $55 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $290 and takes 10h 42m.

Where does the California to Menlo Park bus arrive?

California to Menlo Park bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Jose Diridon Station.

Where does the California to Menlo Park train arrive?

California to Menlo Park train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.

Can I drive from California to Menlo Park?

Yes, the driving distance between California to Menlo Park is 361 miles. It takes approximately 6h 6m to drive from California to Menlo Park.

Where can I stay near Menlo Park?

There are 407+ hotels available in Menlo Park.

California to Menlo Park - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from California to Menlo Park by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
7h 17m
$60–110
Bus via San Jose
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Josebus Guadalajara
11h 9m
$56–79
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
10h 42m
$144–285
Drive 358.8 mi
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Menlo Parkcar 358.8 mi
6h 6m
$66–95

California to Menlo Park by bus and train

14Weekly Services

7h 17mAverage Duration

$60Cheapest Price

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Distance: 361.6 mi
Duration: 7h 17m

What companies run services between California, USA and Menlo Park, CA, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Station once daily. Tickets cost $55–110 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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