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How to get fromNewark to Palo Altoby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, subway, or car

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There are 10 ways to get from Newark to Palo Alto by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, subway, or car

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  1. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane EWR - SFO
    8h 35m
    $206–524

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Montclair Transcenterbus bus
    3. Take the bus from 285 S East End Ave - Pomona to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus bus
    3d 4h
    $591–883

  3. Train, BART via Ossining

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Croton-Harmon 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 5h
    $1,836–3,480

  4. Drive  2,914.8 mi

    1. Drive from Newark to Palo Altocar car 2,914.8 mi
    46h 4m
    $532–769

  5. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane JFK - SFO
    9h 19m
    $220–539

  6. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane EWR - SJC
    10h 39m
    $210–865

  7. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PHL - SFO
    9h 59m
    $234–1,210

  8. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Oakland International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane EWR - OAK
    2. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Santa Clara Amtraktrain train
    11h 56m
    $229–850

  9. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane BWI - SJC
    10h 40m
    $280–1,634

  10. Train, BART

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Richmondtrain train
    3. Take the subway from Richmond to Millbraesubway subway
    3d 13h
    $1,939–3,076

Newark to Palo Alto by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration3d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$591Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,586.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 35m

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

United Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, and Delta fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to El Camino & Churchill via St Louis Bus Station, Montclair Transcenter, Montclair Transit Center, East End Ave and Mission W, 285 S East End Ave - Pomona, San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant, and King & Virginia in around 3d 4h.

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