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

The cheapest way to get from Mendocino to Palo Alto is to bus and Caltrain which costs $27 - $55 and takes 7h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mendocino to Palo Alto is to drive which takes 3h 55m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Mendocino and Palo Alto?

No, there is no direct bus from Mendocino to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from Main St & Lansing St and arriving at San Francisco Airport via Sonoma Co Airport Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.

How far is it from Mendocino to Palo Alto?

The distance between Mendocino and Palo Alto is 221 miles. The road distance is 186.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Mendocino to Palo Alto without a car is to bus which takes 7h 29m and costs $40 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from Mendocino to Palo Alto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mendocino to Palo Alto bus from?

Mendocino to Palo Alto bus services, operated by Mendocino Transit Authority, depart from Main St & Lansing St station.

Where does the Mendocino to Palo Alto bus arrive?

Mendocino to Palo Alto bus services, operated by Mendocino Transit Authority, arrive at Sonoma County Airport station.

Can I drive from Mendocino to Palo Alto?

Yes, the driving distance between Mendocino to Palo Alto is 187 miles. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Mendocino to Palo Alto.

Where can I stay near Palo Alto?

There are 501+ hotels available in Palo Alto.

Mendocino to Palo Alto - 3 ways to travel via bus, car, and Caltrain

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Main St & Lansing St to Sonoma County Airportbus 65
2. Take the bus from Sonoma Co Airport Terminal to San Francisco Airportbus San Francisco Airport
7h 29m
$44–116
Bus, Caltrain
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Main St & Lansing St to 2nd Street Transit Mallbus 65
2. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to North Point St & Jones Stbus 172
3. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to California Avenue Caltrain Southboundtrain
7h 46m
$28–51
Drive 185.6 mi
1. Drive from Mendocino to Palo Altocar 185.6 mi
3h 55m
$34–49

Mendocino to Palo Alto by bus, foot, subway, and train

7Weekly Services

7h 29mAverage Duration

$44Cheapest Price

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Distance: 219.4 mi
Duration: 7h 29m

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

You can take a bus from Main St & Lansing St to California Avenue Caltrain Southbound via Sonoma Co Airport Terminal, San Francisco Airport, San Francisco International Airport, Millbrae, and Millbrae Caltrain Southbound in around 7h 29m.

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