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How to get fromPalo Alto to Gualalaby train, car, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Palo Alto to Gualala by train, car, or bus

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  1. Caltrain, train, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Take the train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Windsortrain train
    3. Drive from SMART Windsor to Gualalacar car
    5h 50m
    $29–48

  2. Caltrain, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Take the bus from North Point St & Jones St to Santa Rosa Transit Mallbus bus 172
    3. Take the bus from 2nd Street Transit Mall to Sundstrom Mallbus bus 95
    7h 40m
    $23–48

  3. Drive 146 mi

    1. Drive from Palo Alto to Gualalacar car 146 mi
    3h 7m
    $27–39

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Sonoma Co Airport Terminalbus bus Sonoma County Airport
    2. Take the bus from Sonoma County Airport to Sundstrom Mallbus bus 95
    8h
    $36–108

Palo Alto to Gualala by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 160.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 50m

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

You can take a train from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound to Sundstrom Mall via Millbrae Caltrain Northbound, Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1, SFO Airport Terminal 2-Lower Level, San Francisco Airport, and Sonoma County Airport in around 8h.

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