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How to get fromPalo Alto to Sonomaby train, subway, taxi, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Palo Alto to Sonoma by train, subway, taxi, or car

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  1. Caltrain, BART, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Millbrae to Richmondsubway subway
    3. Take the taxi from Richmond to Sonomataxi taxi
    2h 51m
    $148–193

  2. Drive 76.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palo Alto to Sonomacar car 76.6 mi
    1h 37m
    $14–21

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  • Distance: 93.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 51m

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

There is no direct connection from Palo Alto to Sonoma. However, you can take the train to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound, walk to Millbrae, take the subway to Richmond, then take the taxi to Sonoma. Alternatively, you can drive from Palo Alto to Sonoma in around 1h 37m.

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