What is the cheapest way to get from Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Sacramento?

The cheapest way to get from Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Sacramento is to bus and line 292 bus which costs $18 - $35 and takes 6h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Sacramento?

The fastest way to get from Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Sacramento is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs $20 - $30.

Is there a direct bus between Palo Alto Caltrain Station and Sacramento?

No, there is no direct bus from Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Sacramento station. However, there are services departing from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 and arriving at Sacramento Bus Station via Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 and San Francisco Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Palo Alto Caltrain Station and Sacramento?

No, there is no direct train from Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Sacramento. However, there are services departing from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound and arriving at Sacramento via Millbrae and Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.

How far is it from Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Sacramento?

The distance between Palo Alto Caltrain Station and Sacramento is 132 miles. The road distance is 112.7 miles.

How do I travel from Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Sacramento without a car?

The best way to get from Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Sacramento without a car is to BART and train which takes 4h 27m and costs $40 - $80.

How long does it take to get from Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Sacramento?

It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Sacramento, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Sacramento bus from?

Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Sacramento bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 station.

Where do I catch the Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Sacramento train from?

Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Sacramento train services, operated by BART, depart from Millbrae station.

Train or bus from Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Sacramento?

The best way to get from Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Sacramento is to bus and line 292 bus which takes 6h 44m and costs $18 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $100 and takes 4h 43m.

Where does the Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Sacramento bus arrive?

Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Sacramento bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at Millbrae Transit Center- Bay G1 station.

Where does the Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Sacramento train arrive?

Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Sacramento train services, operated by BART, arrive at Richmond station.

Can I drive from Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Sacramento?

Yes, the driving distance between Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Sacramento is 113 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Sacramento.

Where can I stay near Sacramento?

There are 329+ hotels available in Sacramento.

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

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BART, train
best
1. Take the subway from Millbrae to Richmondsubway Red-N
2. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor / ...
4h 27m
$41–78
Bus, line 292 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to Millbrae Transit Center- Bay G1bus Ecr / ...
2. Take the bus from Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 to Mission St & 1st Stbus 292 / ...
3. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
6h 44m
$18–34
Drive 112.1 mi
1. Drive from Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Sacramentocar 112.1 mi
2h 10m
$21–30
Caltrain, fly
1. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane SFO - SMF
3h 8m
$465–772
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from San Jose to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor / ...
4h 43m
$46–97

Palo Alto Caltrain Station to Sacramento by train and subway

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Distance: 131 mi
Duration: 4h 27m

What companies run services between Palo Alto Caltrain Station, CA, USA and Sacramento, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to Sacramento Bus Station via Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 and San Francisco Bus Station in around 6h 44m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to Sacramento every 4 hours. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 3h 15m.

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