What is the cheapest way to get from Grass Valley to Palo Alto?

The cheapest way to get from Grass Valley to Palo Alto is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Grass Valley to Palo Alto?

The fastest way to get from Grass Valley to Palo Alto is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs $30 - $45.

How far is it from Grass Valley to Palo Alto?

The distance between Grass Valley and Palo Alto is 207 miles. The road distance is 168.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Grass Valley to Palo Alto without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 20m and costs $55 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Grass Valley to Palo Alto?

It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Grass Valley to Palo Alto, including transfers.

Can I drive from Grass Valley to Palo Alto?

Yes, the driving distance between Grass Valley to Palo Alto is 169 miles. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Grass Valley to Palo Alto.

Where can I stay near Palo Alto?

There are 500+ hotels available in Palo Alto.

Grass Valley to Palo Alto - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Grass Valley to Palo Alto by bus, train, or car

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from City Hall to Nevada St at Amtrak Stationbus 5
2. Take the train from Auburn Amtrak to Santa Clara Amtraktrain Capitol Corridor
6h 20m
$56–119
Drive 167.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Grass Valley to Palo Altocar 167.5 mi
3h 11m
$31–45
Bus, train, line 21 bus
1. Take the bus from Tinloy St at Bank St to Nevada St at Amtrak Stationbus 5
2. Take the train from Auburn Amtrak to Santa Clara Amtraktrain
3. Take the bus from Santa Clara Transit Center to Middlefield & Embarcaderobus 21
7h 48m
$54–118

Grass Valley to Palo Alto by bus and train

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6h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 206.1 mi
Duration: 6h 20m

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

There is no direct connection from Grass Valley to Palo Alto. However, you can take the bus to Nevada St at Amtrak Station, walk to Auburn Amtrak, take the train to Santa Clara Amtrak, walk to Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound, then take the train to California Avenue Caltrain Northbound. Alternatively, you can drive from Grass Valley to Palo Alto in around 3h 11m.

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