There are 9 ways to get from Palo Alto to Miami by plane, bus (Greyhound), subway, train, car, or bus
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Fly San Francisco International Airport to Miami International Airport
best- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane SFO - MIA
7h 28m$184–408Bus
- Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Tucsonbus
- Take the bus from Tucson to El Pasobus
- Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Miamibus
2d 19h$458–695BART, train
- Take the subway from Millbrae to Richmondsubway
- Take the train from Richmond to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Miami Amtrak Stationtrain
4d 6h$1,218–2,823Drive 2,994.1 mi
- Drive from Palo Alto to Miamicar 2,994.1 mi
2d 1h$547–790Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Miami International Airport
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane SJC - MIA
9h 9m$188–759Fly San Francisco International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane SFO - FLL
8h 28m$277–974Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane SJC - FLL
10h 34m$191–765Train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Miami International Airport
- Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane OAK - MIA
10h 35m$187–531Bus, train
- Take the bus from San Jose to Ontariobus
- Take the train from Ontario Amtrak to Houstontrain
- Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Miamibus
3d 1h$672–1,284
Palo Alto to Miami by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Miami is to fly which costs $180 - $410 and takes 7h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Miami is to fly which takes 7h 28m and costs $180 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Palo Alto to Miami. However, there are services departing from El Camino & Churchill and arriving at Miami via San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant, Tucson, El Paso Bus Station and Houston - Harrisburg Blvd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 19h.
No, there is no direct train from Palo Alto to Miami station. However, there are services departing from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound and arriving at Miami Amtrak Station via Millbrae, Richmond and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4 days 6h.
The distance between Palo Alto and Miami is 2619 miles. The road distance is 3011.6 miles.
The best way to get from Palo Alto to Miami without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 19h and costs $450 - $700.
It takes approximately 7h 28m to get from Palo Alto to Miami, including transfers.
Palo Alto to Miami bus services, operated by Tufesa, depart from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant station.
Palo Alto to Miami train services, operated by BART, depart from Millbrae station.
The best way to get from Palo Alto to Miami is to fly which takes 7h 28m and costs $180 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $450 - $700 and takes 2 days 19h.
What companies run services between Palo Alto, CA, USA and Miami, FL, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Miami International Airport (MIA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Camino & Churchill to Miami via King & Virginia, San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant, Tucson, El Paso, El Paso Bus Station, Houston Bus Station, and Houston - Harrisburg Blvd in around 2d 19h.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Miami International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–650
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Miami International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–650
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Miami International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–750
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–650
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–750
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Miami International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 27m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $190–800
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- BART
Subway from Millbrae to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- BART
- Adult Single Ride
- $12–16
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- Tufesa
Bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Tucson
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $140–180
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $140–180
Bus from Tucson to El Paso
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–90
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $65–90
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More Questions & Answers
Palo Alto to Miami bus services, operated by Tufesa, arrive at Tucson station.
Miami is 3h ahead of Palo Alto. It is currently 9:24 PM in Palo Alto and 12:24 AM in Miami.
Palo Alto to Miami train services, operated by BART, arrive at Richmond station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palo Alto to Miami is 3012 miles. It takes approximately 2 days 1h to drive from Palo Alto to Miami.
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