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How to get fromFresno Airport (FAT) to Palo Altoby plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Fresno Airport (FAT) to Palo Alto by plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car

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  1. Fly, Caltrain

    best
    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane FAT - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to California Avenue Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2h 3m
    $283–464

  2. Drive 167.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fresno Airport (FAT) to Palo Altocar car 167.7 mi
    3h 4m
    $31–45

  3. Bus, Caltrain

    1. Take the bus from Fresno, CA to Gilroybus bus Nogales / ...
    2. Take the train from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northboundtrain train South County
    4h 59m
    $45–66

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Fresno-FAT to Palo Altorideshare rideshare 167.7 mi
    3h 4m

Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration1h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$23Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Fresno Airport (FAT) to Palo Alto.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 178.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 3m

What companies run services between Fresno Airport (FAT), USA and Palo Alto, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Fresno Airport (FAT) to Palo Alto. However, you can fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO), walk to San Francisco International Airport, take the subway to Millbrae, walk to Millbrae Caltrain Southbound, then take the train to California Avenue Caltrain Southbound. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Fresno Airport (FAT) to California Avenue Caltrain Northbound via Fresno, CA, Gilroy, Gilroy Caltrain Northbound, and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound in around 4h 59m.

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