Rome2Rio

How to get fromEl Paso to Palo Altoby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

Find Transport to Palo Alto

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from El Paso to Palo Alto by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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

    best
    1. Fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane ELP - SJC
    7h 56m
    $174–701

  2. Fly to San Francisco International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane ELP - SFO
    7h 54m
    $140–490

  3. Bus via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound

    1. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    24h 41m
    $179–341

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from El Paso Station to Los Angelestrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    28h 21m
    $400–821

  5. Drive 1,124.8 mi

    1. Drive from El Paso to Palo Altocar car 1,124.8 mi
    19h
    $206–297

  6. Fly to Oakland International Airport, train

    1. Fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane ELP - OAK
    2. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Santa Clara Amtraktrain train
    9h 29m
    $195–776

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from El Paso to 612 Wall St - Los Angelesbus bus El Paso
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus bus Nogales / ...
    25h 32m
    $203–262

El Paso to Palo Alto by bus and train

Calendar27Weekly Services
Duration24h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$179Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from El Paso to Palo Alto.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,005.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 56m

What companies run services between El Paso, TX, USA and Palo Alto, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines and American Airlines fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Paso Bus Station to California Avenue Caltrain Northbound via Los Angeles Union Station, San Jose Diridon Station, and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound in around 24h 41m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers