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

The cheapest way to get from Modesto to Palo Alto is to bus which costs $6 - $10 and takes 4h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Modesto to Palo Alto is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs $14 - $22.

Is there a direct bus between Modesto and Palo Alto?

No, there is no direct bus from Modesto to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi and arriving at On Embarcadero Road @ Wildwood Lane via Fremont BART. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.

How far is it from Modesto to Palo Alto?

The distance between Modesto and Palo Alto is 105 miles. The road distance is 80.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Modesto to Palo Alto without a car is to line 70 bus and train which takes 3h 56m and costs $18 - $24.

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

It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Modesto to Palo Alto, including transfers.

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

Modesto to Palo Alto bus services, operated by The S, depart from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi station.

Where does the Modesto to Palo Alto bus arrive?

Modesto to Palo Alto bus services, operated by The S, arrive at BART Dublin Station.

Can I drive from Modesto to Palo Alto?

Yes, the driving distance between Modesto to Palo Alto is 80 miles. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Modesto to Palo Alto.

Where can I stay near Palo Alto?

There are 484+ hotels available in Palo Alto.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Modesto to Palo Alto by bus, train, 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
3h 56m
$18–24
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus 90
2. Take the bus from Fremont BART to On Embarcadero Road @ Wildwood Lanebus AE-F Line
4h 18m
$6–10
Drive 80 mi
1. Drive from Modesto to Palo Altocar 80 mi
1h 44m
$15–22
Bus, BART
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
5h 10m
$12–15

Modesto to Palo Alto by bus and train

20Weekly Services

3h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 104.6 mi
Duration: 3h 56m

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

You can take a bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to On Embarcadero Road @ Wildwood Lane via BART Dublin Station, Dublin / Pleasanton, Bay Fair, Fremont, and Fremont BART in around 4h 18m.

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