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

The cheapest way to get from Castroville to Palo Alto is to drive which costs $12 - $18 and takes 1h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Castroville to Palo Alto is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs $12 - $18.

Is there a direct bus between Castroville and Palo Alto?

No, there is no direct bus from Castroville to Palo Alto station. However, there are services departing from Merritt / Crane and arriving at Diridon Station via Watsonville Transit Center - Lane 3 and Front. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Castroville and Palo Alto?

No, there is no direct train from Castroville to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at California Avenue Caltrain Northbound via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.

How far is it from Castroville to Palo Alto?

The distance between Castroville and Palo Alto is 85 miles. The road distance is 66.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Castroville to Palo Alto without a car is to bus and Caltrain which takes 3h 7m and costs $27 - $40.

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

It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Castroville to Palo Alto, including transfers.

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

Castroville to Palo Alto bus services, operated by Santa Cruz Metro, depart from Watsonville Transit Center - Lane 3 station.

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

Castroville to Palo Alto train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.

Train or bus from Castroville to Palo Alto?

The best way to get from Castroville to Palo Alto is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs $29 - $55. Alternatively, you can line 1 bus and bus, which costs $19 - $35 and takes 3h 31m.

Where does the Castroville to Palo Alto bus arrive?

Castroville to Palo Alto bus services, operated by Santa Cruz Metro, arrive at Soquel Ave & Front station.

Where does the Castroville to Palo Alto train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Castroville to Palo Alto?

Yes, the driving distance between Castroville to Palo Alto is 66 miles. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Castroville to Palo Alto.

Where can I stay near Palo Alto?

There are 479+ hotels available in Palo Alto.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Castroville to Palo Alto by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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Bus, Caltrain
best
1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to California Avenue Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
3h 7m
$27–39
Drive 66 mi
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1. Drive from Castroville to Palo Altocar 66 mi
1h 21m
$12–18
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
3h 35m
$29–55
Line 1 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Watsonville Transit Center - Lane 3 to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 1
2. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus 17
3h 31m
$19–32

Castroville to Palo Alto by bus, foot, and train

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Distance: 84.2 mi
Duration: 3h 7m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to San Jose once daily. Tickets cost $22–45 and the journey takes 1h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merritt / Crane to California Avenue Caltrain Northbound via Watsonville Transit Center - Lane 3, Soquel Ave & Front, Front, Diridon Station, and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound in around 3h 31m.

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