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How to get fromDana Point to Palo Altoby plane, train, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Dana Point to Palo Alto by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, Caltrain

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SNA - SJC
    2. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to California Avenue Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2h 47m
    $263–887

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    11h 49m
    $68–138

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    14h 5m
    $155–329

  4. Drive 412 mi

    1. Drive from Dana Point to Palo Altocar car 412 mi
    7h 4m
    $76–109

  5. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SNA - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to California Avenue Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    3h
    $259–846

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train OC Line
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Josebus bus Ans 6238
    14h 5m

Dana Point to Palo Alto by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration11h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 380.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 47m

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

Greyhound-us operates a bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Station once daily, and the journey takes 8h 5m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Del Obispo-Stonehill to California Avenue Caltrain Northbound via Camino Capistrano-Old Mission, San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, San Jose, and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound in around 14h 5m.

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