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How to get fromPalo Alto to Spokaneby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Palo Alto to Spokane by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

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    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane plane SJC - GEG
    4h 33m
    $70–331

  2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane plane SFO - GEG
    4h 42m
    $66–300

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Portlandtrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Portland to Spokanetrain train Empire Builder
    29h 39m
    $315–706

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St to Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37bus bus Epx
    2. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Spokane Stationbus bus
    29h 43m
    $156–299

  5. Drive 890.4 mi

    1. Drive from Palo Alto to Spokanecar car 890.4 mi
    16h 16m
    $163–235

  6. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane plane OAK - GEG
    6h 12m
    $79–364

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Seattletrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Seattle Amtrak Station to Spokanebus bus Tacoma
    33h 58m
    $305–746

Palo Alto to Spokane by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration29h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$315Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 767 mi
  • Duration: 4h 33m

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

Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and Delta fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Spokane International Airport (GEG) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound to Spokane via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, and Portland in around 29h 39m.

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