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How to get fromPalo Alto to Cambriaby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Palo Alto to Cambria by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the taxi from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Cambriataxi taxi
    5h 31m
    $145–236

  2. Drive 183.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palo Alto to Cambriacar car 183.2 mi
    3h 43m
    $34–49

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Canal / Bassett Streetbus bus 23 / ...
    3. Drive from Canal / Bassett Street to Cambriacar car
    5h 59m
    $42–62

  4. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain train
    2. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Canal / Bassett Streetbus bus 23 / ...
    3. Drive from Canal / Bassett Street to Cambriacar car
    6h 44m
    $44–78

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  • Distance: 208.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 31m

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

There is no direct connection from Palo Alto to Cambria. However, you can take the train to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, walk to San Jose, take the train to Paso Robles Amtrak Station, then take the taxi to Cambria. Alternatively, you can take a train from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound to Cambria via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, Salinas, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9, and Canal / Bassett Street in around 5h 59m.

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