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How to get fromPalo Alto to Redwood National Parkby plane, bus, bus (Amtrak), train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Palo Alto to Redwood National Park by plane, bus, bus (Amtrak), train, or car

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane SFO - ACV
    2. Take the bus from Arcata Airport to Prairie Creek Redwoods SP Visitor Ctr-NBbus bus
    5h 14m
    $317–1,123

  2. Drive 351.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palo Alto to Redwood National Parkcar car 351.7 mi
    6h 36m
    $65–93

  3. Bus via Millbrae Caltrain Northbound

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Larkspur - dropoffbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Petaluma to Arcatabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Arcata Transit Center to Prairie Creek Redwoods SP Visitor Ctr-NBbus bus 20
    12h 25m
    $130–176

  4. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Redding Amtraktrain train
    2. Take the bus from RABA Downtown Passenger Terminal to SR 299 & Martin Rd.bus bus
    3. Take the bus from SR 299 & Martin Rd. to Willow Creek @ SR 299 & 96bus bus
    4. Drive from Willow Creek @ SR 299 & 96 to Redwood National Parkcar car
    15h 18m
    $114–232

  5. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Crescent City, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Crescent City (CEC)plane plane OAK - CEC
    3. Take the bus from Del Norte High School - El Dorado Street at Small Ave to Prairie Creek SP Visitor Center - SBbus bus
    7h 7m
    $222–312

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St to Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37bus bus Epx
    2. Take the bus from Fremont St & Mission St to Copeland St Transit Mallbus bus 172
    3. Take the bus from Petaluma to Arcatabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Arcata Transit Center to Prairie Creek Redwoods SP Visitor Ctr-NBbus bus 20
    12h 52m
    $95–142

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration1h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Palo Alto to Redwood National Park.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 306.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 14m

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

You can take a train from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound to Redwood National Park via Millbrae Caltrain Northbound, Millbrae, San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco Airport, Larkspur - dropoff, SMART Larkspur, SMART Petaluma Downtown, Petaluma, Arcata Transit Center, and Prairie Creek Redwoods SP Visitor Ctr-NB in around 12h 25m.

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