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How to get fromPalo Alto to Orangeby plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 8 ways to get from Palo Alto to Orange by plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County

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    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SJC - SNA
    3h 18m
    $238–859

  2. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Long Beach Airport, line 42 bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane SJC - LGB
    2. Take the bus from Norwalk-Woodson to Tustin-East Village Waybus bus
    5h 16m
    $42–213

  3. Line 22 bus, bus, train

    1. Take the bus from El Camino & Churchill to Tully & Kingbus bus 22
    2. Take the bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Orangetrain train
    10h 22m
    $58–78

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Anaheimtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    13h 43m
    $144–306

  5. Drive 385.8 mi

    1. Drive from Palo Alto to Orangecar car 385.8 mi
    6h 32m
    $71–102

  6. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Take the train from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SFO - SNA
    3h 37m
    $164–768

  7. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane OAK - SNA
    5h 2m
    $268–834

  8. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus bus Greyhound US0831
    10h 25m
    $60–116

Palo Alto to Orange by bus, tram, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 368.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 18m

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

Southwest Airlines flies from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound to Anaheim via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, and Los Angeles in around 13h 43m.

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