What is the cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Glen Ellen?

The cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Glen Ellen is to bus which costs $14 - $21 and takes 6h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Glen Ellen?

The fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Glen Ellen is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs $15 - $22.

Is there a direct bus between Palo Alto and Glen Ellen?

No, there is no direct bus from Palo Alto to Glen Ellen. However, there are services departing from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St and arriving at Arnold Dr & Warm Springs Rd via Fremont St & Mission St and Santa Rosa Transit Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.

How far is it from Palo Alto to Glen Ellen?

The distance between Palo Alto and Glen Ellen is 90 miles. The road distance is 82.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Palo Alto to Glen Ellen without a car is to Caltrain and train and taxi which takes 4h 16m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Palo Alto to Glen Ellen?

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Palo Alto to Glen Ellen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palo Alto to Glen Ellen bus from?

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

Where does the Palo Alto to Glen Ellen bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Palo Alto to Glen Ellen?

Yes, the driving distance between Palo Alto to Glen Ellen is 83 miles. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Palo Alto to Glen Ellen.

Where can I stay near Glen Ellen?

There are 327+ hotels available in Glen Ellen.

Palo Alto to Glen Ellen - 4 ways to travel via train, Caltrain, taxi, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Palo Alto to Glen Ellen by train, taxi, bus, or car

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Caltrain, train, taxi
best
1. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain
2. Take the train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Petaluma Northtrain
3. Take the taxi from SMART Petaluma North to Glen Ellentaxi
4h 16m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St to Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37bus Epx
2. Take the bus from Fremont St & Mission St to Santa Rosa Transit Mallbus 172
6h 14m
$14–21
Caltrain, bus
1. Take the train from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2. Take the bus from Perry St & 3rd St to Santa Rosa Transit Mallbus 172
5h 53m
$21–29
Drive 82.1 mi
1. Drive from Palo Alto to Glen Ellencar 82.1 mi
1h 44m
$15–22

Palo Alto to Glen Ellen by train and bus

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5h 53mAverage Duration

$21Cheapest Price

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Distance: 89.2 mi
Duration: 4h 16m

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

You can take a bus from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St to Arnold Dr & Warm Springs Rd via Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37, Fremont St & Mission St, and Santa Rosa Transit Mall in around 6h 14m.

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