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

The cheapest way to get from Orangevale to Palo Alto is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Orangevale to Palo Alto is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs $23 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Orangevale and Palo Alto?

No, there is no direct bus from Orangevale to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from Hazel Ave & Greenback Ln and arriving at El Camino & Churchill via 7Th St & Capitol Ave, Sacramento and King & Tully. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Orangevale and Palo Alto?

No, there is no direct train from Orangevale to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from Sacramento and arriving at California Avenue Caltrain Northbound via Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.

How far is it from Orangevale to Palo Alto?

The distance between Orangevale and Palo Alto is 167 miles. The road distance is 130.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Orangevale to Palo Alto without a car is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs $45 - $100.

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

It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Orangevale to Palo Alto, including transfers.

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

Orangevale to Palo Alto bus services, operated by Xe Đò Hoàng, depart from Sacramento station.

Where do I catch the Orangevale to Palo Alto train from?

Orangevale to Palo Alto train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.

Train or bus from Orangevale to Palo Alto?

The best way to get from Orangevale to Palo Alto is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs $45 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus and line 22 bus, which costs $40 - $55 and takes 8h 4m.

Where does the Orangevale to Palo Alto bus arrive?

Orangevale to Palo Alto bus services, operated by Xe Đò Hoàng, arrive at San Jose station.

Where does the Orangevale to Palo Alto train arrive?

Orangevale to Palo Alto train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Clara Amtrak station.

Can I drive from Orangevale to Palo Alto?

Yes, the driving distance between Orangevale to Palo Alto is 130 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Orangevale to Palo Alto.

Where can I stay near Palo Alto?

There are 479+ hotels available in Palo Alto.

Orangevale to Palo Alto - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 22 bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Orangevale to Palo Alto by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or train

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Sacramento to Santa Clara Amtraktrain Capitol Corridor
5h 24m
$46–98
Drive 129.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Orangevale to Palo Altocar 129.5 mi
2h 30m
$24–35
Bus, line 22 bus
1. Take the bus from Sacramento to San Josebus Route 2
2. Take the bus from King & Tully to El Camino & Churchillbus 22
8h 4m
$44–50
Line 109 bus, fly, Caltrain
1. Take the bus from Hazel Ave & Greenback Ln to 8Th St & K Stbus
2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SMF - SFO
3. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to California Avenue Caltrain Southboundtrain
4h 19m
$468–774

Orangevale to Palo Alto by bus, foot, and train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 165.7 mi
Duration: 5h 24m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Sacramento to Santa Clara Amtrak every 4 hours. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 2h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hazel Ave & Greenback Ln to El Camino & Churchill via 8Th St & Capitol Ave, 7Th St & Capitol Ave, Stockton Blvd & 65Th St, Sacramento, San Jose, and King & Tully in around 8h 4m.

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