What is the cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Grass Valley?

The cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Grass Valley is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Grass Valley?

The fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Grass Valley is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs $30 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Palo Alto and Grass Valley?

No, there is no direct bus from Palo Alto to Grass Valley. However, there are services departing from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St and arriving at Tinloy St at Bank St via San Francisco Bus Station, Roseville Galleria and Nevada St at Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 37m.

How far is it from Palo Alto to Grass Valley?

The distance between Palo Alto and Grass Valley is 206 miles. The road distance is 168.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Palo Alto to Grass Valley without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 21m and costs $55 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Palo Alto to Grass Valley?

It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Palo Alto to Grass Valley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palo Alto to Grass Valley bus from?

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

Where does the Palo Alto to Grass Valley bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Palo Alto to Grass Valley?

Yes, the driving distance between Palo Alto to Grass Valley is 169 miles. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Palo Alto to Grass Valley.

Where can I stay near Grass Valley?

There are 97+ hotels available in Grass Valley.

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There are 3 ways to get from Palo Alto to Grass Valley by train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Auburn Amtraktrain Capitol Corridor
2. Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus 5
7h 21m
$56–119
Drive 167.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Palo Alto to Grass Valleycar 167.8 mi
3h 12m
$31–45
Bus
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 Roseville Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus 5
9h 37m
$41–67

Palo Alto to Grass Valley by train and bus

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7h 21mAverage Duration

$56Cheapest Price

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Distance: 204.9 mi
Duration: 7h 21m

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

You can take a bus from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St to Tinloy St at Bank St via Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37, San Francisco Bus Station, Roseville Bus Stop, Roseville Galleria, and Nevada St at Amtrak Station in around 9h 37m.

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