There are 5 ways to get from Palo Alto to Fargo by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
best- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane SJC - FAR
7h 22m$120–504Fly from San Francisco International Airport
cheapest- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane SFO - FAR
7h 24m$116–443Bus
- Take the bus from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St to Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37bus Epx
- Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Cheyennebus
- Take the bus from Cheyenne to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Fargobus
2d 2h$457–672Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Jose to Portlandtrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Portland to Fargo Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
2d 6h$1,275–2,056Drive 1,788.9 mi
- Drive from Palo Alto to Fargocar 1,788.9 mi
28h 39m$327–472
Palo Alto to Fargo by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Fargo is to fly which costs $110 - $450 and takes 7h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Fargo is to fly which takes 7h 22m and costs $120 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Palo Alto to Fargo. However, there are services departing from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St and arriving at Fargo via San Francisco Bus Station, Sparks Transit Center, Cheyenne and Billings. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.
No, there is no direct train from Palo Alto to Fargo station. However, there are services departing from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Fargo Amtrak Station via San Jose and Portland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 6h.
The distance between Palo Alto and Fargo is 1466 miles. The road distance is 1799.4 miles.
The best way to get from Palo Alto to Fargo without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 2h and costs $450 - $700.
It takes approximately 7h 22m to get from Palo Alto to Fargo, including transfers.
Palo Alto to Fargo bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St station.
Palo Alto to Fargo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
The best way to get from Palo Alto to Fargo is to fly which takes 7h 22m and costs $120 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $450 - $700 and takes 2 days 2h, you could also train, which costs $1,200 - $2,100 and takes 2 days 6h.
What companies run services between Palo Alto, CA, USA and Fargo, ND, USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Hector International Airport (FAR) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St to Fargo via Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37, San Francisco Bus Station, Sparks Transit Center, Cheyenne, and Billings in around 2d 2h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Hector International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–480
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Hector International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Hector International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–410
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Hector International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Hector International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Hector International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Hector International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–450
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Hector International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Hector International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Hector International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Hector International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–440
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $420–650
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Fargo Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $850–1,400
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-800-660-4287
- [email protected]
- Website
- SamTrans Homepage
Bus from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St to Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SamTrans Homepage
- Schedules at
- SamTrans Schedules
- Single Fare
- $3
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sparks Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to Cheyenne
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–240
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-877-779-2999
- [email protected]
- Website
- Express Arrow
Bus from Cheyenne to Billings
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $140–180
- Website
- Express Arrow
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Billings to Fargo
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–190
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $130–190
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Palo Alto to Fargo bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37 station.
Fargo is 2h ahead of Palo Alto. It is currently 5:11 PM in Palo Alto and 7:11 PM in Fargo.
Palo Alto to Fargo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Portland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palo Alto to Fargo is 1799 miles. It takes approximately 28h 39m to drive from Palo Alto to Fargo.
There are 82+ hotels available in Fargo.