What is the cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Elk Grove?

The cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Elk Grove is to drive which costs $19 - $28 and takes 2h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Elk Grove?

The fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Elk Grove is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs $19 - $28.

Is there a direct bus between Palo Alto and Elk Grove?

No, there is no direct bus from Palo Alto to Elk Grove. However, there are services departing from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 and arriving at 7Th St & Capitol Ave via Oakland and Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Palo Alto and Elk Grove?

No, there is no direct train from Palo Alto to Elk Grove station. However, there are services departing from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound and arriving at CRC Station via Santa Clara Amtrak and 8th & O Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.

How far is it from Palo Alto to Elk Grove?

The distance between Palo Alto and Elk Grove is 162 miles. The road distance is 108.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Palo Alto to Elk Grove without a car is to train which takes 5h 33m and costs $100 - $170.

How long does it take to get from Palo Alto to Elk Grove?

It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Palo Alto to Elk Grove, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palo Alto to Elk Grove bus from?

Palo Alto to Elk Grove bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 station.

Where do I catch the Palo Alto to Elk Grove train from?

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

Train or bus from Palo Alto to Elk Grove?

The best way to get from Palo Alto to Elk Grove is to train which takes 5h 33m and costs $100 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $75 and takes 6h 33m.

Where does the Palo Alto to Elk Grove bus arrive?

Palo Alto to Elk Grove bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at San Bruno BART-Bay 5 station.

Where does the Palo Alto to Elk Grove train arrive?

Palo Alto to Elk Grove train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.

Can I drive from Palo Alto to Elk Grove?

Yes, the driving distance between Palo Alto to Elk Grove is 108 miles. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Palo Alto to Elk Grove.

Where can I stay near Elk Grove?

There are 247+ hotels available in Elk Grove.

Palo Alto to Elk Grove - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Caltrain

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There are 5 ways to get from Palo Alto to Elk Grove by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, plane, tram, or bus

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor
5h 33m
$107–164
Drive 107.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Palo Alto to Elk Grovecar 107.5 mi
2h 12m
$19–28
Bus
1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to San Bruno BART-Bay 5bus Ecr
2. Take the bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
6h 33m
$56–72
Caltrain, fly, tram
1. Take the train from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane SFO - SMF
3. Take the tram from 7th & Capitol Station to CRC Stationtram
4h 9m
$458–610
Line 22 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from El Camino & Churchill to Tully & Kingbus 22
2. Take the bus from San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich to Petro - Santa Nellabus
3. Take the bus from Petro - Santa Nella to Sacramento, CAbus
7h 31m
$104–127

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) flights

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Distance: 160.9 mi
Duration: 5h 33m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Sacramento every 4 hours. Tickets cost $70–120 and the journey takes 3h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to Elk Grove via San Bruno BART-Bay 5, San Bruno, West Oakland, Oakland, Sacramento Bus Station, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, 7Th St & Capitol Ave, 7th & Capitol Station, and CRC Station in around 6h 33m.

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