There are 3 ways to get from Lathrop to Palo Alto by train, bus, subway, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain Ace
2h 22m$27–35Bus, BART
cheapest- Take the bus from Lathrop Park and Ride to Dublin/Pleasanton BARTbus 150
- Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Daly Citysubway
- Take the bus from Daly City BART-Bay 1 to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus Ecr
5h$12–20Drive 65.1 mi
- Drive from Lathrop to Palo Altocar 65.1 mi
1h 25m$12–18
Lathrop to Palo Alto by bus and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lathrop to Palo Alto is to drive which costs $11 - $18 and takes 1h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Lathrop to Palo Alto is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs $11 - $18.
No, there is no direct train from Lathrop station to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from Lathrop/Manteca Station and arriving at California Avenue Caltrain Northbound via Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
The distance between Lathrop and Palo Alto is 87 miles. The road distance is 65.5 miles.
The best way to get from Lathrop to Palo Alto without a car is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs $26 - $35.
It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Lathrop to Palo Alto, including transfers.
Lathrop to Palo Alto train services, operated by Altamont Corridor Express, depart from Lathrop/Manteca Station.
Lathrop to Palo Alto train services, operated by Altamont Corridor Express, arrive at Santa Clara Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lathrop to Palo Alto is 65 miles. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Lathrop to Palo Alto.
There are 491+ hotels available in Palo Alto.
What companies run services between Lathrop, CA, USA and Palo Alto, CA, USA?
Altamont Corridor Express operates a train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to Santa Clara Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $12–16 and the journey takes 1h 41m.
- Phone
- +1 800-411-7245
- Website
- Ace
Train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to Santa Clara Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- Ace
- Phone
- (209) 943-1111
- Website
- San Joaquin Regional Transit
Bus from Lathrop Park and Ride to Dublin/Pleasanton BART
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–7
- Website
- San Joaquin Regional Transit
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