What is the cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Citrus Heights?

The cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Citrus Heights is to bus which costs $19 - $40 and takes 6h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Citrus Heights?

The fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Citrus Heights is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs $23 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Palo Alto and Citrus Heights?

No, there is no direct bus from Palo Alto to Citrus Heights. However, there are services departing from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St and arriving at Roseville Bus Stop via San Francisco Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Palo Alto and Citrus Heights?

No, there is no direct train from Palo Alto to Citrus Heights. However, there are services departing from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Roseville Amtrak via Santa Clara Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.

How far is it from Palo Alto to Citrus Heights?

The distance between Palo Alto and Citrus Heights is 162 miles. The road distance is 128 miles.

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

The best way to get from Palo Alto to Citrus Heights without a car is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs $50 - $110.

How long does it take to get from Palo Alto to Citrus Heights?

It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Palo Alto to Citrus Heights, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palo Alto to Citrus Heights bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Palo Alto to Citrus Heights train from?

Palo Alto to Citrus Heights train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Clara Amtrak station.

Train or bus from Palo Alto to Citrus Heights?

The best way to get from Palo Alto to Citrus Heights is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs $50 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $19 - $40 and takes 6h 13m.

Where does the Palo Alto to Citrus Heights bus arrive?

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

Where does the Palo Alto to Citrus Heights train arrive?

Palo Alto to Citrus Heights train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Roseville Amtrak station.

Can I drive from Palo Alto to Citrus Heights?

Yes, the driving distance between Palo Alto to Citrus Heights is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Palo Alto to Citrus Heights.

Where can I stay near Citrus Heights?

There are 322+ hotels available in Citrus Heights.

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There are 4 ways to get from Palo Alto to Citrus Heights by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Roseville Amtraktrain Capitol Corridor
4h 48m
$50–106
Bus
cheapest
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 Roseville Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0870
6h 13m
$19–39
Drive 127.3 mi
1. Drive from Palo Alto to Citrus Heightscar 127.3 mi
2h 26m
$24–34
Line 21 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Middlefield & Embarcadero to Santa Clara Transit Centerbus 21
2. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor
7h 29m
$48–101

Palo Alto to Citrus Heights by train (Amtrak)

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4h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 161.4 mi
Duration: 4h 48m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Roseville Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $45–100 and the journey takes 3h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St to Roseville Bus Stop via Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37 and San Francisco Bus Station in around 6h 13m.

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