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How to get fromMontreal to Palo Altoby plane, bus, train, car, subway, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 7 ways to get from Montreal to Palo Alto by plane, bus, train, car, subway, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane YUL - SFO
    9h 36m
    $226–771

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Montréal to Ottawabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ottawa to Syracuse Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to San Bernardinotrain train
    5. Take the bus from Bloomington to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus bus
    3d 6h
    $1,068–2,167

  3. Drive 2,977.3 mi

    1. Drive from Montreal to Palo Altocar car 2,977.3 mi
    47h 33m
    $682–985

  4. Fly Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane YUL - SJC
    11h 20m
    $480–1,112

  5. Bus to Burlington International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Montreal to Burlington Downtown Transit Ctrbus bus
    2. Fly from Burlington International Airport (BTV) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane BTV - SJC
    13h 31m
    $303–1,138

  6. Bus, train, BART

    1. Take the bus from Montreal to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus bus
    2. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Richmondtrain train
    4. Take the subway from Richmond to Millbraesubway subway
    3d 6h
    $1,061–2,238

  7. Train

    1. Take the train from Montréal to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Vancouvertrain train
    3. Take the train from Vancouver to Seattletrain train
    4. Take the train from Seattle to San Josetrain train
    5d 14h
    $1,145–2,513

Montreal to Palo Alto by bus, train, and subway

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration3d 6hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,061Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,563.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 36m

What companies run services between Montreal, QC, Canada and Palo Alto, CA, USA?

Air Canada, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Montréal to California Avenue Caltrain Northbound via Toronto Union Station, Vancouver, Seattle, San Jose, and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound in around 5d 14h.

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