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How to get fromPalo Alto to California Polytechnic State Universityby bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, train, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Palo Alto to California Polytechnic State University by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, train, or plane

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  1. Bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Jose to San Luis Obispo Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 39m
    $45–71

  2. Drive  201.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palo Alto to California Polytechnic State Universitycar car 201.3 mi
    3h 30m
    $37–54

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to San Luis Obispotrain train Coast Starlight
    7h 53m
    $51–128

  4. Caltrain, fly

    1. Take the train from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane SFO - SBP
    4h 45m
    $176–402

Palo Alto to California Polytechnic State University by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration5h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 202 mi
  • Duration: 5h 39m

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

Amtrak operates a bus from San Jose to San Luis Obispo Amtrak Bus Stop 4 times a day. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 4h. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to San Luis Obispo once daily. Tickets cost $45–120 and the journey takes 4h 58m.

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