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How to get fromPalo Alto to San Joaquin Valleyby bus, taxi, car, plane, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Palo Alto to San Joaquin Valley by bus, taxi, car, plane, or train

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Fresno, CAbus bus San Jose
    2. Take the taxi from Fresno, CA to San Joaquin Valleytaxi taxi
    5h 35m
    $122–164

  2. Drive 150.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palo Alto to San Joaquin Valleycar car 150.4 mi
    2h 54m
    $28–40

  3. Fly, taxi

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane SFO - FAT
    2. Take the taxi from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to San Joaquin Valleytaxi taxi
    3h 48m
    $394–608

  4. Line 22 bus, bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from El Camino & Churchill to King & Virginiabus bus 22
    2. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Fresno, CAbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Fresno, CA to San Joaquin Valleytaxi taxi
    6h 11m
    $116–160

  5. Caltrain, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound to Gilroy Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Gilroy to Fresno, CAbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Fresno, CA to San Joaquin Valleytaxi taxi
    6h 18m
    $119–160

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration1h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$29Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 196.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 35m

What companies run services between Palo Alto, CA, USA and San Joaquin Valley, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Palo Alto to San Joaquin Valley. However, you can take the train to Santa Clara Caltrain Southbound, walk to Santa Clara Transit Center, take the line 22 bus to King & Virginia, walk to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant, take the bus to Fresno, CA, then take the taxi to San Joaquin Valley. Alternatively, you can drive from Palo Alto to San Joaquin Valley in around 2h 54m.

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