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

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

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

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    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane DEN - SJC
    5h 11m
    $117–489

  2. Fly to San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane DEN - SFO
    5h 14m
    $108–578

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37 to Clarke Ave & O'Connor St-Ravenswood Shopping Ctrbus bus Epx
    30h 31m
    $208–390

  4. Train, BART

    1. Take the train from Denver to Richmondtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the subway from Richmond to Millbraesubway subway Red-S
    36h 3m
    $461–916

  5. Drive 1,188.2 mi

    1. Drive from Denver to Palo Altocar car 1,188.2 mi
    21h 33m
    $217–314

  6. Fly to Oakland International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane DEN - OAK
    2. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Santa Clara Amtraktrain train
    6h 49m
    $418–594

Denver to Palo Alto by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration30h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$208Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 986.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 11m

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

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Delta fly from Denver (DEN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Denver Union Station to Clarke Ave & O'Connor St-Ravenswood Shopping Ctr via Sparks Transit Center, San Francisco Bus Station, and Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37 in around 30h 31m.

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