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

The cheapest way to get from Mesa to Palo Alto is to bus which costs $95 - $150 and takes 20h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mesa to Palo Alto is to tram and fly which takes 4h 39m and costs $180 - $250.

Is there a direct bus between Mesa and Palo Alto?

No, there is no direct bus from Mesa to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from Sycamore/Main St TC and arriving at Santa Clara Transit Center via Chandler, AZ - 1901 W Warner Rd, El Monte, CA - Thuan Phat Supermarket and King & Tully. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 19m.

How far is it from Mesa to Palo Alto?

The distance between Mesa and Palo Alto is 655 miles. The road distance is 743.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Mesa to Palo Alto without a car is to bus via El Monte which takes 17h 19m and costs $100 - $140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Mesa to Palo Alto, including transfers.

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

Mesa to Palo Alto bus services, operated by Hoang Express, depart from Chandler, AZ - 1901 W Warner Rd station.

Where does the Mesa to Palo Alto bus arrive?

Mesa to Palo Alto bus services, operated by Hoang Express, arrive at El Monte, CA - Thuan Phat Supermarket station.

Can I drive from Mesa to Palo Alto?

Yes, the driving distance between Mesa to Palo Alto is 744 miles. It takes approximately 12h 13m to drive from Mesa to Palo Alto.

Where can I stay near Palo Alto?

There are 484+ hotels available in Palo Alto.

Mesa to Palo Alto - 7 ways to travel via train, tram, plane, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Mesa to Palo Alto by tram, plane, bus, taxi, train, or car

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Tram, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
best
1. Take the tram from Center/Main St to 44th St/Washingtontram
2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane PHX - SJC
4h 39m
$189–241
Fly to Oakland International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane PHX - OAK
2. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Santa Clara Amtraktrain
6h 23m
$83–366
Bus via El Monte
1. Take the bus from Chandler, AZ - 1901 W Warner Rd to El Monte, CA - Thuan Phat Supermarketbus Chandler
2. Take the bus from El Monte, CA - Thuan Phat Supermarket to San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwichbus Westminster
17h 19m
$100–135
Taxi, train
1. Take the taxi from Mesa to Maricopa Amtraktaxi
2. Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Los Angelestrain
3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain
20h 53m
$543–820
Drive 739.3 mi
1. Drive from Mesa to Palo Altocar 739.3 mi
12h 13m
$135–195
Tram, fly to San Francisco International Airport
1. Take the tram from Center/Main St to 44th St/Washingtontram
2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane PHX - SFO
4h 47m
$100–230
Bus
1. Take the bus from Phoenix to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus Nogales
20h 44m
$98–141

Mesa to Palo Alto by tram, bus, and train

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Distance: 650.9 mi
Duration: 4h 39m

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

You can take a vehicle from Center/Main St to California Avenue Caltrain Northbound via Sycamore/Main St, Sycamore/Main St TC, Dobson Rd & Warner Rd, Chandler, AZ - 1901 W Warner Rd, El Monte, CA - Thuan Phat Supermarket, San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich, King & Tully, Santa Clara Transit Center, and Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound in around 17h 19m.

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