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

The cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Boulder is to fly and bus which costs $100 - $600 and takes 5h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Boulder is to fly and bus which takes 5h 44m and costs $100 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Palo Alto and Boulder?

No, there is no direct bus from Palo Alto to Boulder. However, there are services departing from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St and arriving at Broadway & Euclid Ave via San Francisco Bus Station, Sparks Transit Center and Union Station Gate B18. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 36m.

How far is it from Palo Alto to Boulder?

The distance between Palo Alto and Boulder is 1036 miles. The road distance is 1199.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Palo Alto to Boulder without a car is to bus which takes 31h 36m and costs $210 - $400.

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

It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Palo Alto to Boulder, including transfers.

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

Palo Alto to Boulder bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St station.

Where does the Palo Alto to Boulder bus arrive?

Palo Alto to Boulder bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37 station.

What is the time difference between Palo Alto and Boulder?

Boulder is 1h ahead of Palo Alto. It is currently 2:59 AM in Palo Alto and 3:59 AM in Boulder.

Can I drive from Palo Alto to Boulder?

Yes, the driving distance between Palo Alto to Boulder is 1200 miles. It takes approximately 21h 59m to drive from Palo Alto to Boulder.

Where can I stay near Boulder?

There are 147+ hotels available in Boulder.

Palo Alto to Boulder - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, BART, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Palo Alto to Boulder by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), subway, train, or car

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Fly from San Francisco International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Denver (DEN)plane SFO - DEN
2. Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to Downtown Boulder Stationbus
5h 44m
$102–571
Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Denver (DEN)plane SJC - DEN
2. Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to Downtown Boulder Stationbus
5h 45m
$101–452
Bus
1. Take the bus from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St to Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37bus Epx
2. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus
3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B18 to Broadway & Euclid Avebus Ff2 / ...
31h 36m
$211–397
BART, train, bus
1. Take the subway from Millbrae to Richmondsubway
2. Take the train from Richmond to Denvertrain
3. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B18 to Broadway & Regent Drbus Ff2 / ...
36h 51m
$461–926
Drive 1,192.8 mi
1. Drive from Palo Alto to Bouldercar 1,192.8 mi
21h 59m
$218–315
Train to Oakland International Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain
2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Denver (DEN)plane OAK - DEN
3. Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to Downtown Boulder Stationbus
7h 19m
$412–587

Palo Alto to Boulder by bus

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Distance: 1,029.7 mi
Duration: 5h 44m

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

You can take a bus from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St to Broadway & Euclid Ave via Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37, San Francisco Bus Station, Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, and Union Station Gate B18 in around 31h 36m.

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