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How to get fromPalo Alto to California's Great Americaby train, tram, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Palo Alto to California's Great America by train, tram, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Caltrain, tram

    best
    1. Take the train from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound to Mountain View Caltrain Southboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2. Take the tram from Mountain View Station to Great America Stationtram tram Orange Line
    57 min
    $7–8

  2. Drive 11.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palo Alto to California's Great Americacar car 11.4 mi
    14 min
    $3

  3. Line 21 bus, tram

    1. Take the bus from Middlefield & Embarcadero to Mountain View Transit Centerbus bus 21
    2. Take the tram from Mountain View Station to Great America Stationtram tram Orange Line
    1h 26m
    $6–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Palo Alto to California's Great Americataxi taxi 11.4 mi
    14 min
    $40–50

  5. Caltrain, line 20 bus

    1. Take the train from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound to Sunnyvale Caltrain Southboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sunnyvale Transit Center to Mission College & Freedombus bus 20
    1h 32m
    $6–10

Palo Alto to California's Great America by train, tram, and foot

Calendar291Weekly Services
Duration57 minAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12.7 mi
  • Duration: 57 min

What companies run services between Palo Alto, CA, USA and California's Great America, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Palo Alto to California's Great America. However, you can take the train to Mountain View Caltrain Southbound, walk to Mountain View Station, take the vehicle to Great America Station, then walk to California's Great America. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Middlefield & Embarcadero to California's Great America via Mountain View Transit Center, Mountain View Station, and Great America Station in around 1h 26m.

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