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

The cheapest way to get from Nipomo to Palo Alto is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h.

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

The fastest way to get from Nipomo to Palo Alto is to drive which takes 4h and costs $40 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Nipomo and Palo Alto?

No, there is no direct bus from Nipomo to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from Thompson & Branch and arriving at San Jose via Downtown Transit Center and San Luis Obispo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.

How far is it from Nipomo to Palo Alto?

The distance between Nipomo and Palo Alto is 232 miles. The road distance is 223.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Nipomo to Palo Alto without a car is to bus which takes 7h 31m and costs $70 - $110.

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

It takes approximately 7h 31m to get from Nipomo to Palo Alto, including transfers.

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

Nipomo to Palo Alto bus services, operated by San Luis Obispo RTA, depart from Thompson & Branch station.

Where does the Nipomo to Palo Alto bus arrive?

Nipomo to Palo Alto bus services, operated by San Luis Obispo RTA, arrive at Government Center station.

Can I drive from Nipomo to Palo Alto?

Yes, the driving distance between Nipomo to Palo Alto is 223 miles. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Nipomo to Palo Alto.

Where can I stay near Palo Alto?

There are 491+ hotels available in Palo Alto.

Nipomo to Palo Alto - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Nipomo to Palo Alto by bus (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or plane

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best
1. Take the bus from Thompson & Branch to Government Centerbus 10N
2. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 31m
$73–107
Drive 222.1 mi
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1. Drive from Nipomo to Palo Altocar 222.1 mi
4h
$41–59
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Thompson & Branch to Government Centerbus 10N
2. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
8h 12m
$73–152
Bus to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Thompson & Branch to Government Centerbus
2. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SBP - SFO
5h 10m
$166–423
Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus
2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SBA - SFO
6h 31m
$266–527

San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights

19Weekly Planes

1h 7mAverage Duration

$21Cheapest Price

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Distance: 230.6 mi
Duration: 7h 31m

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

You can take a bus from Thompson & Branch to California Avenue Caltrain Northbound via Government Center, Downtown Transit Center, Santa Barbara at Church, San Luis Obispo, San Jose, and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound in around 7h 31m.

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