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

The cheapest way to get from Colfax to Palo Alto is to bus which costs $23 - $45 and takes 7h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colfax to Palo Alto is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs $29 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Colfax and Palo Alto?

No, there is no direct bus from Colfax to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from Colfax and arriving at Clarke Ave & O'Connor St-Ravenswood Shopping Ctr via Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Colfax and Palo Alto?

No, there is no direct train from Colfax station to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from Colfax Amtrak Station and arriving at California Avenue Caltrain Southbound via Richmond and Millbrae Caltrain Southbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.

How far is it from Colfax to Palo Alto?

The distance between Colfax and Palo Alto is 195 miles. The road distance is 161.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colfax to Palo Alto without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 39m and costs $50 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Colfax to Palo Alto, including transfers.

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

Colfax to Palo Alto bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Colfax station.

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

Colfax to Palo Alto train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Colfax Amtrak Station.

Where does the Colfax to Palo Alto bus arrive?

Colfax to Palo Alto bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Francisco Bus Station.

Where does the Colfax to Palo Alto train arrive?

Colfax to Palo Alto train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Richmond station.

Can I drive from Colfax to Palo Alto?

Yes, the driving distance between Colfax to Palo Alto is 161 miles. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Colfax to Palo Alto.

Where can I stay near Palo Alto?

There are 485+ hotels available in Palo Alto.

Colfax to Palo Alto - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and BART

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There are 6 ways to get from Colfax to Palo Alto by bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or subway

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Colfax to Roseville Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0870
2. Take the train from Roseville Amtrak to Santa Clara Amtraktrain Capitol Corridor
5h 39m
$54–115
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Colfax to San Francisco Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
2. Take the bus from Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37 to Clarke Ave & O'Connor St-Ravenswood Shopping Ctrbus Epx
7h 16m
$24–44
Drive 160.3 mi
1. Drive from Colfax to Palo Altocar 160.3 mi
2h 59m
$30–43
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Colfax Depot to J St & 8th Stbus
2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SMF - SFO
5h 7m
$466–773
Train, BART
1. Take the train from Colfax Amtrak Station to Richmondtrain California Zephyr
2. Take the subway from Richmond to Millbraesubway Red-S
6h 18m
$58–108
Bus, train, line 21 bus
1. Take the bus from Colfax Depot to J St & 4th Stbus 60
2. Take the train from Sacramento to Santa Clara Amtraktrain
3. Take the bus from Santa Clara Transit Center to Middlefield & Embarcaderobus 21
7h 20m
$59–119

Colfax to Palo Alto by bus and train

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5h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 193.8 mi
Duration: 5h 39m

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

You can take a bus from Colfax to Clarke Ave & O'Connor St-Ravenswood Shopping Ctr via San Francisco Bus Station and Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37 in around 7h 16m.

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