There are 4 ways to get from Palo Alto to Galt by train, bus (Amtrak), car, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Santa Clara Station to Stockton - Robert J Cabral Stationtrain Ace
3h 51m$78–104Drive 96 mi
cheapest- Drive from Palo Alto to Galtcar 96 mi
1h 58m$18–26Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from San Jose to Stocktonbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 46m$67–94Line 22 bus, bus
- Take the bus from El Camino & Churchill to Tully & Kingbus 22
- Take the bus from San Jose to Stocktonbus Route 2
6h 41m$92–130
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Galt is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 1h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Galt is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs $17 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from Palo Alto to Galt station. However, there are services departing from San Jose and arriving at Lodi Amtrak Station via Stockton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Palo Alto to Galt station. However, there are services departing from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station via Santa Clara Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
The distance between Palo Alto and Galt is 118 miles. The road distance is 96.6 miles.
The best way to get from Palo Alto to Galt without a car is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs $75 - $110.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Palo Alto to Galt, including transfers.
Palo Alto to Galt bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
Palo Alto to Galt train services, operated by Altamont Corridor Express, depart from Santa Clara Station.
The best way to get from Palo Alto to Galt is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs $75 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $95 and takes 5h 46m.
What companies run services between Palo Alto, CA, USA and Galt, CA, USA?
Altamont Corridor Express operates a train from Santa Clara Station to Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $13–18 and the journey takes 2h 7m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from San Jose to Stockton twice daily. Tickets cost $27–40 and the journey takes 2h 35m.
- Phone
- +1 800-411-7245
- Website
- acerail.com
Train from Santa Clara Station to Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–18
- Website
- https://acerail.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from San Jose to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 408-321-2300
- Website
- vta.org
Bus from El Camino & Churchill to Tully & King
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.vta.org/
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from San Jose to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–60
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More Questions & Answers
Palo Alto to Galt bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Stockton station.
Palo Alto to Galt train services, operated by Altamont Corridor Express, arrive at Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palo Alto to Galt is 97 miles. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Palo Alto to Galt.
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