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How to get fromPalo Alto to Moss Landingby train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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

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  1. Caltrain, bus, line 28 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 1 to Highway 1 / Dolan Roadbus bus 28
    3h 47m
    $27–38

  2. Drive 63.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palo Alto to Moss Landingcar car 63.9 mi
    1h 13m
    $12–17

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    4h 32m
    $29–54

  4. Bus, line 2 bus

    1. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    2. Take the bus from Front & Soquel Ave to Watsonville Transit Centerbus bus 2 / ...
    4h 4m
    $19–31

Palo Alto to Moss Landing by train, bus, and foot

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration3h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 87.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 47m

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

Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $22–45 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound to Highway 1 / Dolan Road via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, Diridon Station, Soquel Ave & Front, Front & Soquel Ave, and Watsonville Transit Center / Lane 2 in around 4h 4m.

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