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

The cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Dixon is to bus which costs $13 - $14 and takes 5h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Dixon is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs $16 - $24.

Is there a direct bus between Palo Alto and Dixon?

No, there is no direct bus from Palo Alto to Dixon. However, there are services departing from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St and arriving at Dixon Park & Ride via San Francisco Ferry Building and Fairfield Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Palo Alto and Dixon?

No, there is no direct train from Palo Alto to Dixon. However, there are services departing from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Davis via Santa Clara Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.

How far is it from Palo Alto to Dixon?

The distance between Palo Alto and Dixon is 140 miles. The road distance is 90.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Palo Alto to Dixon without a car is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs $90 - $150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Palo Alto to Dixon, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Palo Alto to Dixon?

The best way to get from Palo Alto to Dixon is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs $90 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $13 - $14 and takes 5h 35m.

Where does the Palo Alto to Dixon bus arrive?

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

Where does the Palo Alto to Dixon train arrive?

Palo Alto to Dixon train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Davis station.

Can I drive from Palo Alto to Dixon?

Yes, the driving distance between Palo Alto to Dixon is 91 miles. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Palo Alto to Dixon.

Where can I stay near Dixon?

There are 45+ hotels available in Dixon.

Palo Alto to Dixon - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Caltrain, and BART

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There are 4 ways to get from Palo Alto to Dixon by train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, or subway

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Davistrain Capitol Corridor
4h 7m
$90–146
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 Ferry Building to Fairfield Transportation Centerbus 82
5h 35m
$13–14
Drive 90.4 mi
1. Drive from Palo Alto to Dixoncar 90.4 mi
1h 48m
$17–24
Caltrain, BART, bus
1. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain
2. Take the subway from Embarcadero to North Concord / Martinezsubway
3. Take the bus from North Concord Station to Dixon Park & Ridebus 40
4h 12m
$20–25

Palo Alto to Dixon by bus and foot

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5h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 139.5 mi
Duration: 4h 7m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Davis every 4 hours. Tickets cost $35–80 and the journey takes 2h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St to Dixon Park & Ride via Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37, San Francisco Ferry Building, and Fairfield Transportation Center in around 5h 35m.

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