What is the cheapest way to get from El Dorado Hills to Palo Alto?

The cheapest way to get from El Dorado Hills to Palo Alto is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from El Dorado Hills to Palo Alto?

The fastest way to get from El Dorado Hills to Palo Alto is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs $24 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between El Dorado Hills and Palo Alto?

No, there is no direct bus from El Dorado Hills to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from Bass Lake Road Park and Ride and arriving at Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 via Sacramento Bus Station and San Bruno BART-Bay 8 Outer Busway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.

Is there a direct train between El Dorado Hills and Palo Alto?

No, there is no direct train from El Dorado Hills station to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from Historic Folsom Station and arriving at California Avenue Caltrain Northbound via Sacramento and Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.

How far is it from El Dorado Hills to Palo Alto?

The distance between El Dorado Hills and Palo Alto is 175 miles. The road distance is 135.2 miles.

How do I travel from El Dorado Hills to Palo Alto without a car?

The best way to get from El Dorado Hills to Palo Alto without a car is to tram and train which takes 5h 44m and costs $80 - $150.

How long does it take to get from El Dorado Hills to Palo Alto?

It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from El Dorado Hills to Palo Alto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the El Dorado Hills to Palo Alto bus from?

El Dorado Hills to Palo Alto bus services, operated by El Dorado Transit, depart from Bass Lake Road Park and Ride station.

Where do I catch the El Dorado Hills to Palo Alto train from?

El Dorado Hills to Palo Alto train services, operated by Sacramento Regional Transit, depart from Historic Folsom Station.

Where does the El Dorado Hills to Palo Alto bus arrive?

El Dorado Hills to Palo Alto bus services, operated by El Dorado Transit, arrive at Richards Blvd at North 7th Street station.

Where does the El Dorado Hills to Palo Alto train arrive?

El Dorado Hills to Palo Alto train services, operated by Sacramento Regional Transit, arrive at Sacramento Valley Station.

Can I drive from El Dorado Hills to Palo Alto?

Yes, the driving distance between El Dorado Hills to Palo Alto is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from El Dorado Hills to Palo Alto.

Where can I stay near Palo Alto?

There are 457+ hotels available in Palo Alto.

El Dorado Hills to Palo Alto - 5 ways to travel via train, tram, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from El Dorado Hills to Palo Alto by tram, train, bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

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Tram, train
best
1. Take the tram from Historic Folsom Station to Sacramento Valley Stationtram Gold
2. Take the train from Sacramento to Santa Clara Amtraktrain Capitol Corridor
5h 44m
$82–141
Drive 134.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from El Dorado Hills to Palo Altocar 134.4 mi
2h 49m
$25–36
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bass Lake Road Park and Ride to Richards Blvd at North 7th Streetbus C
2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oaklandbus
3. Take the bus from San Bruno BART-Bay 8 Outer Busway to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus Ecr
7h 6m
$47–72
Tram, fly
1. Take the tram from Historic Folsom Station to 8th & K Stationtram
2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SMF - SFO
4h 48m
$503–817
Bus, line 22 bus
1. Take the bus from Sacramento, CA to San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwichbus Sacramento
2. Take the bus from King & Tully to El Camino & Churchillbus 22
7h 43m
$69–85

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Distance: 173.7 mi
Duration: 5h 44m

What companies run services between El Dorado Hills, CA, USA and Palo Alto, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from El Dorado Hills to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 via Bass Lake Road Park and Ride, Richards Blvd at North 7th Street, Sacramento Bus Station, Oakland, West Oakland, San Bruno, and San Bruno BART-Bay 8 Outer Busway in around 7h 6m.

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