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How to get fromPalo Alto to Mesaby plane, tram, bus, train, taxi, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Palo Alto to Mesa by plane, tram, bus, train, taxi, or car

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

    best
    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane SJC - PHX
    2. Take the tram from 44th St/Washington to Mesa Dr/Main Sttram tram
    4h 31m
    $190–251

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Phoenixbus bus San Jose
    20h 15m
    $104–151

  3. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Maricopa Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Maricopa Amtrak to Mesataxi taxi
    21h 29m
    $350–666

  4. Drive 739.1 mi

    1. Drive from Palo Alto to Mesacar car 739.1 mi
    12h 13m
    $135–195

  5. Fly from San Francisco International Airport, tram

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane SFO - PHX
    2. Take the tram from 44th St/Washington to Mesa Dr/Main Sttram tram
    4h 40m
    $156–970

  6. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane OAK - PHX
    6h 14m
    $401–485

  7. Bus via Selma

    1. Take the bus from San Jose to Selmabus bus Lxit 3302
    2. Take the bus from Selma to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus
    21h 44m

Palo Alto to Mesa by bus and tram

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration20h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$104Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 651 mi
  • Duration: 4h 31m

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

Tufesa operates a bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Phoenix twice daily. Tickets cost $120–160 and the journey takes 15h 45m. Tufesa Mexico also services this route once daily.

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