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

The cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Fairfield is to bus which costs $10 - $19 and takes 4h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Fairfield is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs $13 - $19.

Is there a direct bus between Palo Alto and Fairfield?

No, there is no direct bus from Palo Alto to Fairfield. However, there are services departing from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St and arriving at Suisun City Bus Stop via San Francisco Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Palo Alto and Fairfield?

No, there is no direct train from Palo Alto to Fairfield. However, there are services departing from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Suisun-Fairfield via Santa Clara Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.

How far is it from Palo Alto to Fairfield?

The distance between Palo Alto and Fairfield is 104 miles. The road distance is 72.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Palo Alto to Fairfield without a car is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs $30 - $70.

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

It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Palo Alto to Fairfield, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Palo Alto to Fairfield?

The best way to get from Palo Alto to Fairfield is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs $30 - $70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $10 - $19 and takes 4h 13m.

Where does the Palo Alto to Fairfield bus arrive?

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

Where does the Palo Alto to Fairfield train arrive?

Palo Alto to Fairfield train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Suisun-Fairfield station.

Can I drive from Palo Alto to Fairfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Palo Alto to Fairfield is 72 miles. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Palo Alto to Fairfield.

Where can I stay near Fairfield?

There are 194+ hotels available in Fairfield.

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

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Suisun-Fairfieldtrain Capitol Corridor
3h 27m
$33–66
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 Suisun City Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0870
4h 13m
$10–19
Drive 71.8 mi
1. Drive from Palo Alto to Fairfieldcar 71.8 mi
1h 29m
$14–19
Caltrain, BART, train
1. Take the train from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
2. Take the subway from Millbrae to Richmondsubway
3. Take the train from Richmond to Suisun-Fairfieldtrain
3h 38m
$29–48

Palo Alto to Fairfield by train (Amtrak)

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3h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 103.7 mi
Duration: 3h 27m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Suisun-Fairfield every 4 hours. Tickets cost $28–60 and the journey takes 2h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St to Suisun City Bus Stop via Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37 and San Francisco Bus Station in around 4h 13m.

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