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How to get fromLa Jolla to Palo Altoby bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from La Jolla to Palo Alto by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Line 30 bus to San Diego International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Silverado St & Herschel Av to Old Town Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SAN - SJC
    4h 22m
    $80–514

  2. Line 101 bus to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gilman Dr & Myers Dr to Encinitas Station Stall 3bus bus
    2. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane CLD - SFO
    6h 27m
    $60–273

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    12h 7m
    $78–152

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    15h 54m
    $178–377

  5. Drive 467.3 mi

    1. Drive from La Jolla to Palo Altocar car 467.3 mi
    7h 58m
    $86–124

  6. Line 30 bus to San Diego International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Silverado St & Herschel Av to Old Town Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SAN - SFO
    4h 30m
    $76–253

  7. Fly San Diego International Airport to Oakland International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SAN - OAK
    2. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Santa Clara Amtraktrain train
    6h 10m
    $96–299

  8. Bus via Tijuana

    1. Take the bus from San Ysidro to San Jose - King Rdbus bus San Ysidro
    15h
    $96–142

La Jolla to Palo Alto by bus and train (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 449.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 22m

What companies run services between La Jolla, San Diego County, CA, USA and Palo Alto, CA, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Station once daily. Tickets cost $70–140 and the journey takes 9h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Silverado St & Herschel Av to California Avenue Caltrain Northbound via Old Town Transit Center, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, Los Angeles, San Jose, and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound in around 15h 54m.

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