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How to get fromOrange to Palo Altoby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Orange to Palo Alto by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SNA - SJC
    2h 29m
    $235–854

  2. Bus via Los Angeles

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14 to 6th / Los Angelesbus bus 460
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Josebus bus Guadalajara
    15h 6m
    $55–79

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    8h 31m
    $61–112

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Orange to L.A. Union Stationtrain train OC Line
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    12h 29m
    $143–298

  5. Drive 386.1 mi

    1. Drive from Orange to Palo Altocar car 386.1 mi
    6h 32m
    $71–102

  6. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SNA - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to California Avenue Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2h 44m
    $161–763

  7. Line 42 bus to Long Beach Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Tustin-East Village Way to Norwalk-226Thbus bus
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LGB - SJC
    5h 13m
    $61–343

  8. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take the train from Orange to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane LAX - SFO
    4h 56m
    $103–222

Orange to Palo Alto by bus and train (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 368.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 29m

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

Southwest Airlines flies from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Jose Diridon Station once daily. Tickets cost $55–110 and the journey takes 7h 50m.

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