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How to get fromPalo Alto to Hillsboroby plane, tram, train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Palo Alto to Hillsboro by plane, tram, train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, tram

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    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane SJC - PDX
    2. Take the tram from Portland Int'l Airport station to Hillsboro Airport/Fairgrounds stationtram tram
    4h 57m
    $106–562

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Chico Amtraktrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Chico Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0500
    21h 16m
    $148–309

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Portlandtrain train Coast Starlight
    22h 31m
    $248–559

  4. Drive 661.3 mi

    1. Drive from Palo Alto to Hillsborocar car 661.3 mi
    11h 46m
    $121–175

  5. Fly from San Francisco International Airport, tram

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane SFO - PDX
    2. Take the tram from Portland Int'l Airport station to Hillsboro Airport/Fairgrounds stationtram tram
    4h 56m
    $117–371

  6. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly, tram

    1. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane OAK - PDX
    3. Take the tram from Portland Int'l Airport station to Hillsboro Airport/Fairgrounds stationtram tram
    6h 27m
    $241–537

  7. Bus to Sonoma County Airport, fly, tram

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Sonoma Co Airport Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane STS - PDX
    3. Take the tram from Portland Int'l Airport station to Hillsboro Airport/Fairgrounds stationtram tram
    7h 54m
    $402–506

Palo Alto to Hillsboro by train, bus, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration21h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$148Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 612.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 57m

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

Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to Portland once daily. Tickets cost $240–550 and the journey takes 19h 42m.

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