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How to get fromLos Gatos to Palo Altoby bus, tram, train, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Los Gatos to Palo Alto by bus, tram, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 27 bus, tram, Caltrain

    best
    1. Take the bus from Santa Cruz & Los Gatos-Saratoga to Winchester Stationbus bus 27
    2. Take the tram from Winchester Station to Diridon Stationtram tram
    3. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to California Avenue Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    1h 23m
    $10–15

  2. Drive 20.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Los Gatos to Palo Altocar car 20.6 mi
    27 min
    $4–6

  3. Line 60 bus, line 22 bus

    1. Take the bus from Winchester Station to Santa Clara Transit Centerbus bus 60
    2. Take the bus from Santa Clara Transit Center to El Camino & Churchillbus bus 22
    2h 15m
    $8–13

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Los Gatos to Palo Altotaxi taxi 20.6 mi
    27 min
    $70–90

  5. Line 60 bus, line 21 bus

    1. Take the bus from Winchester Station to Santa Clara Transit Centerbus bus 60
    2. Take the bus from Santa Clara Transit Center to Middlefield & Embarcaderobus bus 21
    2h 57m
    $8–13

Los Gatos to Palo Alto by bus, tram, and train

Calendar192Weekly Services
Duration1h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$10Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 24.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 23m

What companies run services between Los Gatos, CA, USA and Palo Alto, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Los Gatos-Saratoga & University to El Camino & Churchill via Winchester Station and Santa Clara Transit Center in around 2h 15m.

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