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How to get fromPalo Alto to Mountain Houseby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Palo Alto to Mountain House by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Clara Station to Vasco Rd Stationtrain train Ace
    2h 40m
    $63–77

  2. Drive 49.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palo Alto to Mountain Housecar car 49.3 mi
    1h 12m
    $9–13

  3. Line 21 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Middlefield & Embarcadero to Santa Clara Transit Centerbus bus 21
    2. Take the train from Santa Clara Station to Vasco Rd Stationtrain train Ace
    3h 47m
    $60–76

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Palo Alto to Mountain Housetaxi taxi 49.3 mi
    1h 12m
    $160–200

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  • Distance: 66.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 40m

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

Altamont Corridor Express operates a train from Santa Clara Station to Vasco Rd Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $8–11 and the journey takes 1h 2m.

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