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How to get fromNewport Beach to Palo Altoby bus, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or tram

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There are 10 ways to get from Newport Beach to Palo Alto by bus, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or tram

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  1. Line 43 bus, line 76 bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, Caltrain

    best
    1. Take the bus from Park-19Th to Harbor-Macarthurbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Macarthur-Harbor to Airport-Arrival Terminalbus bus
    3. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SNA - SJC
    4. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to California Avenue Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    5h 2m
    $201–813

  2. Bus via Westminster, CA - ABC Supermarket

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Westminster, CA - ABC Supermarket to San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwichbus bus Westminster
    11h 42m
    $51–69

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    11h 24m
    $64–121

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    12h 45m
    $192–364

  5. Drive 395.4 mi

    1. Drive from Newport Beach to Palo Altocar car 395.4 mi
    6h 49m
    $73–105

  6. Line 43 bus, line 76 bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Take the bus from Park-19Th to Harbor-Macarthurbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Macarthur-Harbor to Airport-Arrival Terminalbus bus
    3. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SNA - SFO
    4. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to California Avenue Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    5h 17m
    $197–722

  7. Line 1 bus to Long Beach Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Coast-Ent Hoag Hospital to 7Th-Channelbus bus
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LGB - SJC
    5h 37m
    $63–345

  8. Line 1 bus, line 577 bus, tram to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Take the bus from Coast-Ent Hoag Hospital to 7Th-Channelbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 7th / Channel to Norwalk Stationbus bus
    3. Take the tram from Norwalk Station to LAX / Metro Transit Centertram tram
    4. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LAX - SJC
    5. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to California Avenue Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    5h 58m
    $112–617

  9. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Oakland International Airport, train

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SNA - OAK
    2. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Santa Clara Amtraktrain train
    6h 45m
    $261–788

  10. Line 1 bus to Long Beach Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Coast-Ent Hoag Hospital to 7Th-Channelbus bus
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane LGB - OAK
    3. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Santa Clara Amtraktrain train
    7h 21m
    $78–390

Newport Beach to Palo Alto by bus and train (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 370.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 2m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Station once daily. Tickets cost $55–110 and the journey takes 8h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Newport Beach to California Avenue Caltrain Northbound via Santa Ana, Los Angeles, San Jose, and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound in around 12h 45m.

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