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

The cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to California is to bus which costs $45 - $70 and takes 11h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Palo Alto to California is to Caltrain and fly which takes 3h 12m and costs $420 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Palo Alto and California?

No, there is no direct bus from Palo Alto to California station. However, there are services departing from Santa Clara Transit Center and arriving at Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station via San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Palo Alto and California?

No, there is no direct train from Palo Alto to California. However, there are services departing from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Los Angeles via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 10m.

How far is it from Palo Alto to California?

The distance between Palo Alto and California is 118 miles. The road distance is 357.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Palo Alto to California without a car is to bus via San Jose which takes 7h 47m and costs $50 - $70.

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

It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Palo Alto to California, including transfers.

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

Palo Alto to California bus services, operated by Hoang Express, depart from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich station.

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

Palo Alto to California train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.

Train or bus from Palo Alto to California?

The best way to get from Palo Alto to California is to bus via San Jose which takes 7h 47m and costs $50 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $230 - $370 and takes 12h 10m.

Where does the Palo Alto to California bus arrive?

Palo Alto to California bus services, operated by Hoang Express, arrive at Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station.

Where does the Palo Alto to California train arrive?

Palo Alto to California train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Palo Alto to California?

Yes, the driving distance between Palo Alto to California is 357 miles. It takes approximately 6h to drive from Palo Alto to California.

Where can I stay near California?

There are 3338+ hotels available in California.

Palo Alto to California - 6 ways to travel via train, Caltrain, plane, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Palo Alto to California by train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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Caltrain, fly
best
1. Take the train from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane SFO - SMF
3h 12m
$426–772
Bus #2
cheapest
1. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Downtown Los Angelesbus San Jose
11h 57m
$48–70
Bus via San Jose
1. Take the bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Stationbus San Jose
7h 47m
$53–69
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
12h 10m
$235–366
Drive 355 mi
1. Drive from Palo Alto to Los Angelescar 355 mi
6h
$65–94
Bus
1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0800 / ...
8h 30m
$55–96

Palo Alto to California by train and bus

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Distance: 117.8 mi
Duration: 3h 12m

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

Hoang Express operates a bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station once daily. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 5h 30m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $230–360 and the journey takes 10h 45m.

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