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

The cheapest way to get from California to Palo Alto is to bus which costs $50 - $75 and takes 11h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from California to Palo Alto is to drive which takes 6h 1m and costs $65 - $95.

Is there a direct bus between California and Palo Alto?

No, there is no direct bus from California station to Palo Alto 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 11m.

Is there a direct train between California and Palo Alto?

No, there is no direct train from California to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at California Avenue Caltrain Northbound via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 36m.

How far is it from California to Palo Alto?

The distance between California and Palo Alto is 361 miles. The road distance is 357.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from California to Palo Alto without a car is to bus via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound which takes 7h 11m and costs $55 - $110.

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

It takes approximately 7h 11m to get from California to Palo Alto, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from California to Palo Alto?

The best way to get from California to Palo Alto is to bus via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound which takes 7h 11m and costs $55 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $260 and takes 10h 36m.

Where does the California to Palo Alto bus arrive?

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

Where does the California to Palo Alto train arrive?

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

Can I drive from California to Palo Alto?

Yes, the driving distance between California to Palo Alto is 358 miles. It takes approximately 6h 1m to drive from California to Palo Alto.

Where can I stay near Palo Alto?

There are 489+ hotels available in Palo Alto.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from California to 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 11m
$56–108
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Josebus Guadalajara
11h 32m
$51–71
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
10h 36m
$118–255
Drive 355.6 mi
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Palo Altocar 355.6 mi
6h 1m
$65–94

California to Palo Alto by bus and train

18Weekly Services

7h 11mAverage Duration

$56Cheapest Price

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Distance: 358.7 mi
Duration: 7h 11m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Station twice daily. Tickets cost $50–110 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 $110–250 and the journey takes 9h 55m.

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