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How to get fromPalo Alto to Seasideby train, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Palo Alto to Seaside by train, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Caltrain, bus, line 20 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Del Monte / Contra Costabus bus 20
    3h 31m
    $27–39

  2. Drive 78.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palo Alto to Seasidecar car 78.9 mi
    1h 30m
    $15–21

  3. 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 Del Monte / 1688 Del Montebus bus 20
    4h 15m
    $28–55

  4. 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 54m
    $52–71

Palo Alto to Seaside by train and bus

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration3h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 91.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 31m

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

There is no direct connection from Palo Alto to Seaside. 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 7, then take the line 20 bus to Del Monte / Contra Costa. Alternatively, you can take a train from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound to Del Monte / 1688 Del Monte via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 4h 15m.

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