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How to get fromDayton to Palo Altoby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, subway, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Dayton to Palo Alto by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, subway, or car

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  1. Fly Dayton to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

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    1. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane DAY - SJC
    9h 55m
    $259–1,011

  2. Fly Dayton to San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane DAY - SFO
    9h 52m
    $185–720

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    2d 9h
    $412–829

  4. Bus, train, BART

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Richmondtrain train
    3. Take the subway from Richmond to Millbraesubway subway
    2d 15h
    $797–1,695

  5. Drive 2,380.1 mi

    1. Drive from Dayton to Palo Altocar car 2,380.1 mi
    37h 38m
    $435–628

  6. Bus to Covington, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Cincinnatibus bus
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane CVG - SFO
    10h 58m
    $266–640

  7. Bus to Indianapolis, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolisbus bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane IND - SFO
    11h 15m

  8. Bus to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbusbus bus
    2. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane CMH - SFO
    11h 7m
    $288–820

Dayton to Palo Alto by bus, foot, and train

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration2d 9hAverage Duration
Ticket$412Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,064 mi
  • Duration: 9h 55m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Dayton (DAY) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wright Stop Plaza - N.B. to California Avenue Caltrain Northbound via Northwest Hub, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, San Jose Diridon Station, and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound in around 2d 9h.

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