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

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There are 7 ways to get from Palo Alto to Redwood National and State Parks by train, plane, bus, bus (Amtrak), or car

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

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    1. Take the train from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane SFO - ACV
    3. Take the bus from Arcata Airport to Redwood National Park - Kuechel Visitor Centerbus bus
    4h 37m
    $316–1,122

  2. Drive 345.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palo Alto to Redwood National and State Parkscar car 345.5 mi
    6h 27m
    $63–92

  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 Redwood National Park - Kuechel Visitor Centerbus bus 20
    11h 48m
    $129–175

  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 and State Parkscar car
    14h 24m
    $121–235

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

    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
    4h 43m
    $243–344

  6. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Rogue Valley International - Medford Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Rogue Valley International - Medford Airport (MFR)plane plane SFO - MFR
    2. Take the bus from Medford Airport to Hiouchi Cafebus bus
    9h 13m
    $163–298

  7. 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 Redwood National Park - Kuechel Visitor Centerbus bus 20
    12h 16m
    $94–141

Palo Alto to Redwood National and State Parks by bus and foot

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration12h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$94Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 296.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 37m

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

You can take a train from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound to Redwood National Park - Kuechel Visitor Center via Millbrae Caltrain Northbound, Millbrae, San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco Airport, Larkspur - dropoff, SMART Larkspur, SMART Petaluma Downtown, Petaluma, Arcata Transit Center, and Redwood National Park - Kuechel Visitor Center in around 11h 48m.

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