There are 4 ways to get from Palo Alto to Loomis by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Rocklin Amtrak Stationtrain Capitol Corridor
5h 3m$76–132Drive 136.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Palo Alto to Loomiscar 136.4 mi
2h 35m$25–36Bus
- Take the bus from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St to Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37bus Epx
- Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from P St & 5th St to Loomis Stationbus 60
7h 6m$38–54Train, bus
- Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor
- Take the bus from J St & 4th St to Loomis Stationbus 60
6h 36m$47–98
Palo Alto to Loomis by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Loomis is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Loomis is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Palo Alto to Loomis station. However, there are services departing from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St and arriving at Loomis Station via San Francisco Bus Station, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd and P St & 5th St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Palo Alto to Loomis station. However, there are services departing from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Rocklin Amtrak Station via Santa Clara Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
The distance between Palo Alto and Loomis is 170 miles. The road distance is 137.2 miles.
The best way to get from Palo Alto to Loomis without a car is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs $75 - $140.
It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Palo Alto to Loomis, including transfers.
Palo Alto to Loomis bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St station.
Palo Alto to Loomis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Clara Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Palo Alto to Loomis is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs $75 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $55 and takes 7h 6m.
What companies run services between Palo Alto, CA, USA and Loomis, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Rocklin Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $50–100 and the journey takes 3h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St to Loomis Station via Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37, San Francisco Bus Station, Sacramento Bus Station, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, and P St & 5th St in around 7h 6m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Rocklin Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- samtrans.com
Bus from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St to Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- http://www.samtrans.com
- Website
- http://www.samtrans.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–28
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $30–45
- Phone
- +1 530-745-7570
- Website
- placercountytransit.com
Bus from P St & 5th St to Loomis Station
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://placercountytransit.com
Bus from J St & 4th St to Loomis Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://placercountytransit.com
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More Questions & Answers
Palo Alto to Loomis bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37 station.
Palo Alto to Loomis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Rocklin Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palo Alto to Loomis is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Palo Alto to Loomis.
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