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How to get fromPalo Alto to Marinaby train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Palo Alto to Marina by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or shuttle

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  1. Caltrain, bus, line 20 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Del Monte / Palmbus bus 20 / ...
    3h 8m
    $27–38

  2. Drive 73 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palo Alto to Marinacar car 73 mi
    1h 24m
    $14–20

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    3h 52m
    $29–54

  4. Line 21 bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Middlefield & Embarcadero to Santa Clara Transit Centerbus bus 21
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Marina Shuttle Stationshuttle bus Monterey Airbus from airport
    4h
    $50–63

Palo Alto to Marina by train and bus

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration3h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 85.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 8m

What companies run services between Palo Alto, CA, USA and Marina, Monterey County, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $22–45 and the journey takes 1h 40m.

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