What is the cheapest way to get from Fort Bragg to Palo Alto?

The cheapest way to get from Fort Bragg to Palo Alto is to bus and Caltrain which costs $26 - $50 and takes 8h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Fort Bragg to Palo Alto?

The fastest way to get from Fort Bragg to Palo Alto is to drive which takes 4h 8m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Fort Bragg and Palo Alto?

No, there is no direct bus from Fort Bragg to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from FootLighters and arriving at San Francisco Airport via Sonoma Co Airport Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 58m.

How far is it from Fort Bragg to Palo Alto?

The distance between Fort Bragg and Palo Alto is 233 miles. The road distance is 196.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Fort Bragg to Palo Alto without a car is to bus which takes 7h 58m and costs $45 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Fort Bragg to Palo Alto?

It takes approximately 7h 58m to get from Fort Bragg to Palo Alto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Fort Bragg to Palo Alto bus from?

Fort Bragg to Palo Alto bus services, operated by Mendocino Transit Authority, depart from FootLighters station.

Where does the Fort Bragg to Palo Alto bus arrive?

Fort Bragg to Palo Alto bus services, operated by Mendocino Transit Authority, arrive at Sonoma County Airport station.

Can I drive from Fort Bragg to Palo Alto?

Yes, the driving distance between Fort Bragg to Palo Alto is 196 miles. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Fort Bragg to Palo Alto.

Where can I stay near Palo Alto?

There are 457+ hotels available in Palo Alto.

Fort Bragg to Palo Alto - 4 ways to travel via bus, car, and Caltrain

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from FootLighters to Sonoma County Airportbus 65
2. Take the bus from Sonoma Co Airport Terminal to San Francisco Airportbus San Francisco Airport
7h 58m
$45–116
Bus, Caltrain
cheapest
1. Take the bus from FootLighters to 2nd Street Transit Mallbus 65
2. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to 4th St & Folsom Stbus 172
3. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to California Avenue Caltrain Southboundtrain
8h 13m
$26–50
Drive 195.1 mi
1. Drive from Fort Bragg to Palo Altocar 195.1 mi
4h 8m
$36–52
Bus via Ukiah
1. Take the bus from FootLighters to Pear Tree Center - Rossbus 65
2. Take the bus from Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stop to Petalumabus
3. Take the bus from Larkspur - pickup to San Francisco Airportbus
9h 22m
$75–113

Fort Bragg to Palo Alto by bus, foot, subway, and train

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7h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 232 mi
Duration: 7h 58m

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

You can take a bus from FootLighters to California Avenue Caltrain Southbound via Sonoma Co Airport Terminal, San Francisco Airport, San Francisco International Airport, Millbrae, and Millbrae Caltrain Southbound in around 7h 58m.

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