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How to get fromPalo Alto to Guernevilleby train, bus, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Caltrain, line 101 bus, train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Van Ness Ave & Clay St to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform Bbus bus 101
    3. Take the train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Windsortrain train
    4. Take the taxi from SMART Windsor to Guernevilletaxi taxi
    4h 42m
    $68–95

  2. Bus, line 20 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St to Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37bus bus Epx
    2. Take the bus from Fremont St & Mission St to Santa Rosa Transit Mallbus bus 172
    3. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to River Rd & Armstrong Woods Rdbus bus 20 / ...
    6h 27m
    $14–21

  3. Caltrain, bus, line 20 bus

    1. Take the train from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Perry St & 3rd St to Santa Rosa Transit Mallbus bus 172
    3. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to River Rd & Armstrong Woods Rdbus bus 20 / ...
    6h 6m
    $21–29

  4. Drive 101.5 mi

    1. Drive from Palo Alto to Guernevillecar car 101.5 mi
    2h 7m
    $19–27

Palo Alto to Guerneville by train and bus

Calendar45Weekly Services
Duration6h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$21Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 110.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 42m

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

You can take a bus from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St to River Rd & Armstrong Woods Rd via Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37, Fremont St & Mission St, and Santa Rosa Transit Mall in around 6h 27m.

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