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

The cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Napa is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Napa is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs $13 - $20.

How far is it from Palo Alto to Napa?

The distance between Palo Alto and Napa is 87 miles. The road distance is 72.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Palo Alto to Napa without a car is to Caltrain and BART and bus which takes 3h 54m and costs $18 - $27.

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

It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Palo Alto to Napa, including transfers.

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

Palo Alto to Napa bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 station.

Where does the Palo Alto to Napa bus arrive?

Palo Alto to Napa bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at Millbrae Transit Center- Bay G1 station.

Can I drive from Palo Alto to Napa?

Yes, the driving distance between Palo Alto to Napa is 73 miles. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Palo Alto to Napa.

Where can I stay near Napa?

There are 273+ hotels available in Napa.

Palo Alto to Napa - 5 ways to travel via Caltrain, BART, bus, and ferry

Q: Is there a direct bus between Palo Alto and Napa?

No, there is no direct bus from Palo Alto to Napa. However, there are services departing from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 and arriving at Napa Amtrak Bus Stop via Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1, San Francisco Airport, E. Washington St. west of Ellis St. and Petaluma. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.

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There are 5 ways to get from Palo Alto to Napa by train, subway, bus, ferry, or car

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Caltrain, BART, bus
best
1. Take the train from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
2. Take the subway from Millbrae to El Cerrito Del Nortesubway
3. Take the bus from El Cerrito Del Norte Station to Redwood Park & Ride, B1bus 29
3h 54m
$19–27
Drive 72.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Palo Alto to Napacar 72.4 mi
1h 31m
$14–20
Bus, BART
1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to Millbrae Transit Center- Bay G1bus Ecr / ...
2. Take the subway from Millbrae to El Cerrito Del Nortesubway
3. Take the bus from El Cerrito Del Norte Station to Redwood Park & Ride, B1bus 29
4h 41m
$15–23
Caltrain, ferry, line 11 bus
1. Take the train from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain
2. Take the ferry from San Francisco Ferry Building Gate E to Vallejo Ferry Terminalferry Vjo
3. Take the bus from Vallejo Ferry Terminal to Soscol Gateway Transit Ctrbus 11 / ...
5h 18m
$25–33
Bus
1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to Millbrae Transit Center- Bay G1bus Ecr / ...
2. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Petalumabus Sonoma County Airport
6h 10m
$37–80

Palo Alto to Napa by train, subway, and bus

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3h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 86.3 mi
Duration: 3h 54m

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

You can take a bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to Napa Amtrak Bus Stop via Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1, SFO Airport Terminal 2-Lower Level, San Francisco Airport, Petaluma, E. Washington St. west of Ellis St., E. Washington St. south of Lakeville, and Petaluma in around 6h 10m.

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