What is the cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Mendocino?

The cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Mendocino is to Caltrain and bus which costs $25 - $50 and takes 8h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Mendocino?

The fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Mendocino is to drive which takes 3h 55m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Palo Alto and Mendocino?

No, there is no direct bus from Palo Alto to Mendocino. However, there are services departing from San Francisco Airport and arriving at Little Lake St & Kasten St via Sonoma County Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.

How far is it from Palo Alto to Mendocino?

The distance between Palo Alto and Mendocino is 223 miles. The road distance is 186.8 miles.

How do I travel from Palo Alto to Mendocino without a car?

The best way to get from Palo Alto to Mendocino without a car is to bus which takes 7h 54m and costs $40 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Palo Alto to Mendocino?

It takes approximately 7h 54m to get from Palo Alto to Mendocino, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palo Alto to Mendocino bus from?

Palo Alto to Mendocino bus services, operated by Groome Transportation, depart from San Francisco Airport station.

Where does the Palo Alto to Mendocino bus arrive?

Palo Alto to Mendocino bus services, operated by Groome Transportation, arrive at Sonoma Co Airport Terminal station.

Can I drive from Palo Alto to Mendocino?

Yes, the driving distance between Palo Alto to Mendocino is 187 miles. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Palo Alto to Mendocino.

Where can I stay near Mendocino?

There are 125+ hotels available in Mendocino.

Palo Alto to Mendocino - 3 ways to travel via bus, car, and Caltrain

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There are 3 ways to get from Palo Alto to Mendocino by bus, car, or train

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Sonoma Co Airport Terminalbus Sonoma County Airport
2. Take the bus from Sonoma County Airport to Little Lake St & Kasten Stbus 65
7h 54m
$45–116
Caltrain, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain
2. Take the bus from Perry St & 3rd St to Santa Rosa Transit Mallbus 172
3. Take the bus from 2nd Street Transit Mall to Little Lake St & Kasten Stbus 65
8h 29m
$26–49
Drive 185.7 mi
1. Drive from Palo Alto to Mendocinocar 185.7 mi
3h 55m
$34–49

Palo Alto to Mendocino by train, subway, foot, and bus

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7h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 221.5 mi
Duration: 7h 54m

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

You can take a train from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound to Little Lake St & Kasten St via Millbrae Caltrain Northbound, Millbrae, San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco Airport, and Sonoma County Airport in around 7h 54m.

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