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How to get fromPalo Alto to Trinidadby train, plane, bus (Amtrak), bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Palo Alto to Trinidad by train, plane, bus (Amtrak), bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Caltrain, fly

    best
    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
    4h 17m
    $315–1,120

  2. Drive 326 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palo Alto to Trinidadcar car 326 mi
    6h 5m
    $60–86

  3. Bus via Millbrae Caltrain Northbound

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Larkspur - dropoffbus bus From SFO
    2. Take the bus from Petaluma to Arcatabus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    11h 42m
    $128–174

  4. Train, bus, taxi

    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. Take the taxi from Willow Creek @ SR 299 & 96 to Trinidadtaxi taxi
    14h 2m
    $294–447

  5. 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
    12h 10m
    $93–140

Palo Alto to Trinidad by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration12h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$93Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 278.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 17m

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

You can take a train from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound to Main St & View Ave - Trinidad NB Stop via Millbrae Caltrain Northbound, Millbrae, San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco Airport, Larkspur - dropoff, SMART Larkspur, SMART Petaluma Downtown, Petaluma, and Arcata Transit Center in around 11h 42m.

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