What is the cheapest way to get from McKinleyville to Palo Alto?

The cheapest way to get from McKinleyville to Palo Alto is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from McKinleyville to Palo Alto?

The fastest way to get from McKinleyville to Palo Alto is to fly and Caltrain which takes 3h 19m and costs $310 - $1,200.

How far is it from McKinleyville to Palo Alto?

The distance between McKinleyville and Palo Alto is 274 miles. The road distance is 318.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from McKinleyville to Palo Alto without a car is to bus and Caltrain which takes 11h 15m and costs $95 - $140.

How long does it take to get from McKinleyville to Palo Alto?

It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from McKinleyville to Palo Alto, including transfers.

Can I drive from McKinleyville to Palo Alto?

Yes, the driving distance between McKinleyville to Palo Alto is 318 miles. It takes approximately 5h 56m to drive from McKinleyville to Palo Alto.

Where can I stay near Palo Alto?

There are 464+ hotels available in Palo Alto.

McKinleyville to Palo Alto - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, and Caltrain

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There are 4 ways to get from McKinleyville to Palo Alto by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly, Caltrain
best
1. Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane ACV - SFO
2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to California Avenue Caltrain Southboundtrain
3h 19m
$316–1,134
Drive 316.6 mi
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1. Drive from McKinleyville to Palo Altocar 316.6 mi
5h 56m
$58–84
Bus, Caltrain
1. Take the bus from Arcata to Petalumabus
2. Take the bus from Copeland St Transit Mall to 4th St & Folsom Stbus 172
3. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to California Avenue Caltrain Southboundtrain
11h 15m
$98–138
Bus, train (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Arcata to Martinezbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the train from Martinez to Santa Clara Amtraktrain Capitol Corridor
13h 40m
$119–187

McKinleyville to Palo Alto by bus and train

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11h 15mAverage Duration

$98Cheapest Price

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Distance: 272.6 mi
Duration: 3h 19m

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

There is no direct connection from McKinleyville to Palo Alto. However, you can take the bus to Arcata/Eureka Airport, walk to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) airport, 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 bus from Railroad Dr & Central Ave - SB Stop to California Avenue Caltrain Southbound via Arcata, Petaluma, Copeland St Transit Mall, 4th St & Folsom St, Townsend St & Lusk St, and San Francisco Caltrain Southbound in around 11h 15m.

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