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How to get fromPalo Alto to Pacific Groveby train (Amtrak), bus, shuttle, car, bus (Amtrak), or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Palo Alto to Pacific Grove by train (Amtrak), bus, shuttle, car, bus (Amtrak), or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    3h 35m
    $100–141

  2. Drive  83.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palo Alto to Pacific Grovecar car 83.3 mi
    1h 36m
    $16–22

  3. Line 21 bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Middlefield & Embarcadero to Santa Clara Transit Centerbus bus 21
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus Monterey Airbus from airport
    4h 52m
    $52–71

  4. Bus, line 20 bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tylerbus bus 20
    4h 52m

  5. Train, line 20 bus

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tylerbus bus 20
    5h 7m
    $44–73

Palo Alto to Pacific Grove by bus and shuttle

Calendar105Weekly Services
Duration4h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 102 mi
  • Duration: 3h 35m

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

Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound to Lighthouse / Carmel via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, Salinas, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, and Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler in around 4h 52m.

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