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

The cheapest way to get from Orangevale to Palo Alto is to bus which costs $19 - $29 and takes 6h 57m.

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 31m and costs $23 - $35.

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 21m.

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 21m and costs $35 - $95.

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

It takes approximately 5h 21m 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 Greyhound USA, depart from Sacramento Bus 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 21m and costs $35 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $19 - $29 and takes 6h 57m.

Where does the Orangevale to Palo Alto bus arrive?

Orangevale to Palo Alto bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Francisco Bus 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 31m to drive from Orangevale to Palo Alto.

Where can I stay near Palo Alto?

There are 491+ hotels available in Palo Alto.

Orangevale to Palo Alto - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car

Q: 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 Clarke Ave & O'Connor St-Ravenswood Shopping Ctr via 8Th St & Capitol Ave, Sacramento Bus Station and Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.

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

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Sacramento to Santa Clara Amtraktrain Capitol Corridor
5h 21m
$36–94
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
2. Take the bus from Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37 to Clarke Ave & O'Connor St-Ravenswood Shopping Ctrbus Epx
6h 57m
$20–28
Drive 129.5 mi
1. Drive from Orangevale to Palo Altocar 129.5 mi
2h 31m
$24–35
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
$428–774
Bus, line 22 bus
1. Take the bus from Sacramento, CA to San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwichbus Sacramento
2. Take the bus from King & Tully to El Camino & Churchillbus 22
8h 14m
$44–50

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

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5h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 165.7 mi
Duration: 5h 21m

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 $30–85 and the journey takes 2h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hazel Ave & Greenback Ln to Clarke Ave & O'Connor St-Ravenswood Shopping Ctr via 8Th St & Capitol Ave, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, Sacramento Bus Station, San Francisco Bus Station, and Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37 in around 6h 57m.

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