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How to get fromPalo Alto to Elk Groveby bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, tram, subway, or bus

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St to Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37bus bus Epx
    2. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0870
    5h 7m
    $108–137

  2. Drive  107.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palo Alto to Elk Grovecar car 107.5 mi
    2h 12m
    $19–27

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train Capitol Corridor
    5h 33m
    $107–164

  4. Caltrain, fly, tram

    1. Take the train from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SFO - SMF
    3. Take the tram from 7th & Capitol Station to CRC Stationtram tram
    4h 9m
    $458–610

  5. Caltrain, BART, bus, tram

    1. Take the train from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Millbrae to West Oaklandsubway subway
    3. Take the bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the tram from 7th & Capitol Station to CRC Stationtram tram
    5h 50m
    $67–85

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

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration58 minAverage Duration
Ticket$29Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 143.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 7m

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

You can take a bus from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St to Elk Grove via Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37, San Francisco Bus Station, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 5h 7m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Sacramento every 4 hours. Tickets cost $70–120 and the journey takes 3h 8m.

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