What is the cheapest way to get from Modesto Station to Palo Alto?

The cheapest way to get from Modesto Station to Palo Alto is to bus and BART which costs $13 - $18 and takes 6h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Modesto Station to Palo Alto?

The fastest way to get from Modesto Station to Palo Alto is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs $15 - $23.

Is there a direct bus between Modesto Station and Palo Alto?

No, there is no direct bus from Modesto Station station to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from Amtrak Station - Held Dr & Briggsmore Av and arriving at San Jose via Modesto Bus Stop and Stockton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.

How far is it from Modesto Station to Palo Alto?

The distance between Modesto Station and Palo Alto is 113 miles. The road distance is 86.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Modesto Station to Palo Alto without a car is to line 70 bus and train which takes 5h 28m and costs $20 - $26.

How long does it take to get from Modesto Station to Palo Alto?

It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Modesto Station to Palo Alto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Modesto Station to Palo Alto bus from?

Modesto Station to Palo Alto bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Modesto Bus Stop station.

Where does the Modesto Station to Palo Alto bus arrive?

Modesto Station to Palo Alto bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Stockton station.

Can I drive from Modesto Station to Palo Alto?

Yes, the driving distance between Modesto Station to Palo Alto is 86 miles. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Modesto Station to Palo Alto.

Where can I stay near Palo Alto?

There are 499+ hotels available in Palo Alto.

Modesto Station to Palo Alto - 4 ways to travel via train, line 70 bus, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Modesto Station to Palo Alto by bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or subway

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Line 70 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to ACE Lathrop Stationbus 70
2. Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain Ace
5h 28m
$20–26
Bus, BART
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus 90
2. Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Daly Citysubway
3. Take the bus from Daly City BART-Bay 1 to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus Ecr
6h 42m
$13–18
Bus
1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Stocktonbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
2. Take the bus from Stockton to San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 57m
$58–84
Drive 85.6 mi
1. Drive from Modesto Station to Palo Altocar 85.6 mi
1h 53m
$16–23

Modesto Station to Palo Alto by bus and train

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Distance: 112.2 mi
Duration: 5h 28m

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

You can take a bus from Amtrak Station - Held Dr & Briggsmore Av to California Avenue Caltrain Northbound via Bay D - Modesto Transit Center - exit on, Modesto Bus Stop, Stockton, Stockton, San Jose, and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound in around 5h 57m.

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