What is the cheapest way to get from Ferndale to Palo Alto?

The cheapest way to get from Ferndale to Palo Alto is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ferndale to Palo Alto?

The fastest way to get from Ferndale to Palo Alto is to bus and fly which takes 4h 47m and costs $360 - $1,200.

Is there a direct bus between Ferndale and Palo Alto?

No, there is no direct bus from Ferndale to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from Fortuna Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 via Copeland Street Transit Mall south of Washington Street, Petaluma, SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level and Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 4m.

How far is it from Ferndale to Palo Alto?

The distance between Ferndale and Palo Alto is 312 miles. The road distance is 291.7 miles.

How do I travel from Ferndale to Palo Alto without a car?

The best way to get from Ferndale to Palo Alto without a car is to bus and Caltrain which takes 9h 3m and costs $120 - $180.

How long does it take to get from Ferndale to Palo Alto?

It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Ferndale to Palo Alto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ferndale to Palo Alto bus from?

Ferndale to Palo Alto bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fortuna Amtrak Bus Stop station.

Where does the Ferndale to Palo Alto bus arrive?

Ferndale to Palo Alto bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Petaluma station.

Can I drive from Ferndale to Palo Alto?

Yes, the driving distance between Ferndale to Palo Alto is 292 miles. It takes approximately 5h 33m to drive from Ferndale to Palo Alto.

Where can I stay near Palo Alto?

There are 494+ hotels available in Palo Alto.

Ferndale to Palo Alto - 4 ways to travel via bus, plane, Caltrain, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Ferndale to Palo Alto by bus, plane, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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Bus, fly
best
1. Take the bus from College of the Redwoods to Arcata/Eureka Airportbus
2. Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane ACV - SFO
4h 47m
$362–1,176
Drive 290 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ferndale to Palo Altocar 290 mi
5h 33m
$53–77
Bus, Caltrain
1. Take the bus from Fortuna Amtrak Bus Stop to Petalumabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to California Avenue Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
9h 3m
$124–177
Bus
1. Take the bus from Fortuna Amtrak Bus Stop to Petalumabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Petaluma to San Francisco Airportbus San Francisco Airport
10h 4m
$138–225

Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights

26Weekly Planes

1h 21mAverage Duration

$33Cheapest Price

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Distance: 309.8 mi
Duration: 4h 47m

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

You can take a vehicle from Ferndale to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 via Fortuna Amtrak Bus Stop, Copeland Street Transit Mall south of Washington Street, E. Washington St. & Ellis St., Petaluma, San Francisco Airport, SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level, and Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 in around 10h 4m.

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