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

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There are 6 ways to get from Orange County to Palo Alto by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

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    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SNA - SJC
    2h 24m
    $226–843

  2. Bus, line 22 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Westminster, CA - ABC Supermarket to San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwichbus bus Westminster
    2. Take the bus from King & Tully to El Camino & Churchillbus bus 22
    10h 17m
    $49–67

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    8h 51m
    $62–114

  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 29m
    $146–310

  5. Drive 387.5 mi

    1. Drive from Orange County to Palo Altocar car 387.5 mi
    6h 33m
    $71–103

  6. Fly 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 39m
    $152–752

Orange County to Palo Alto by bus and train (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 365.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 24m

What companies run services between Orange County, 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 Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Station once daily. Tickets cost $55–110 and the journey takes 8h 10m.

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