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How to get fromPalo Alto to Pinnacles National Parkby bus, taxi, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Palo Alto to Pinnacles National Park by bus, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Front / San Vicentebus bus 23 / ...
    3. Take the taxi from Front / San Vicente to Pinnacles National Parktaxi taxi
    4h 58m
    $116–148

  2. Drive 96.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palo Alto to Pinnacles National Parkcar car 96.3 mi
    1h 55m
    $18–26

  3. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain train
    2. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Front / San Vicentebus bus 23 / ...
    3. Take the taxi from Front / San Vicente to Pinnacles National Parktaxi taxi
    5h 43m
    $118–165

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 130.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 58m

What companies run services between Palo Alto, CA, USA and Pinnacles National Park, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Palo Alto to Pinnacles National Park. However, you can take the train to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, walk to San Jose, take the bus to Salinas, walk to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9, take the bus to Front / San Vicente, then take the taxi to Pinnacles National Park. Alternatively, you can take the train to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, walk to San Jose, take the train to Salinas, walk to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9, take the bus to Front / San Vicente, then take the taxi to Pinnacles National Park.

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