What is the cheapest way to get from Pacific Grove to Palo Alto?

The cheapest way to get from Pacific Grove to Palo Alto is to drive which costs $15 - $22 and takes 1h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Pacific Grove to Palo Alto?

The fastest way to get from Pacific Grove to Palo Alto is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs $15 - $22.

How far is it from Pacific Grove to Palo Alto?

The distance between Pacific Grove and Palo Alto is 103 miles. The road distance is 83.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Pacific Grove to Palo Alto without a car is to taxi and train which takes 2h 45m and costs $100 - $150.

How long does it take to get from Pacific Grove to Palo Alto?

It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Pacific Grove to Palo Alto, including transfers.

Can I drive from Pacific Grove to Palo Alto?

Yes, the driving distance between Pacific Grove to Palo Alto is 83 miles. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Pacific Grove to Palo Alto.

Where can I stay near Palo Alto?

There are 484+ hotels available in Palo Alto.

Pacific Grove to Palo Alto - 4 ways to travel via train, taxi, and shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Pacific Grove to Palo Alto by taxi, train, shuttle, bus, car, or plane

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Taxi, train
best
1. Take the taxi from Pacific Grove to Salinastaxi
2. Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
2h 45m
$103–141
Drive 82.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Pacific Grove to Palo Altocar 82.8 mi
1h 41m
$16–22
Shuttle, line 21 bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Bshuttle Monterey Airbus
2. Take the bus from Santa Clara Transit Center to Middlefield & Embarcaderobus 21
5h 11m
$52–71
Fly, Caltrain
1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane MRY - SFO
2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to California Avenue Caltrain Southboundtrain
2h 4m
$364–592

Pacific Grove to Palo Alto by bus and shuttle

105Weekly Services

5h 11mAverage Duration

$52Cheapest Price

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Distance: 102.4 mi
Duration: 2h 45m

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

There is no direct connection from Pacific Grove to Palo Alto. However, you can take the taxi to Salinas, take the train to San Jose, walk to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound, then take the train to California Avenue Caltrain Northbound. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cannery Row / Aquarium to Middlefield & Embarcadero via Franklin / Alvarado, Monterey Shuttle Station, SJC Airport Terminal B, SJC Airport Terminal B, and Santa Clara Transit Center in around 5h 11m.

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