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How to get fromMidland to Palo Altoby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Midland to Palo Alto by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Midland International Airport (MAF) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane MAF - SJC
    6h 1m
    $147–595

  2. Fly to San Francisco International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Midland International Airport (MAF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane MAF - SFO
    6h 9m
    $118–404

  3. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Midland to El Pasobus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Paso to 612 Wall St - Los Angelesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station to San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwichbus bus
    27h 53m
    $238–314

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Midland/Odessa Airport to Alpinebus bus
    2. Take the train from Alpine Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train
    37h 52m
    $527–1,082

  5. Drive 1,429.6 mi

    1. Drive from Midland to Palo Altocar car 1,429.6 mi
    23h 26m
    $261–377

  6. Fly to Oakland International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Midland International Airport (MAF) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane MAF - OAK
    2. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Santa Clara Amtraktrain train
    7h 29m
    $167–620

  7. Bus, train via Ciudad Juárez

    1. Take the bus from Midland to El Pasobus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Paso to 612 Wall St - Los Angelesbus bus
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train
    30h 23m
    $326–536

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Midland, TX - Flying J Gas Station to El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Cobus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Paso to Tucsonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tucson to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus bus
    31h 36m
    $245–425

  9. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Midland to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    34h 56m
    $328–646

Midland International Airport (MAF) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) flights

Calendar55Weekly Planes
Duration6h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$113Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,206.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 1m

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

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Midland International Airport (MAF) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Midland to El Camino & Churchill via El Paso, 612 Wall St - Los Angeles, Olive / 5th, Main / College, Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station, San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich, and King & Tully in around 27h 53m.

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