What is the cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Ukiah?

The cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Ukiah is to bus via San Francisco which costs $18 - $45 and takes 8h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Ukiah?

The fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Ukiah is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs $26 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Palo Alto and Ukiah?

No, there is no direct bus from Palo Alto to Ukiah. However, there are services departing from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 and arriving at Pear Tree Center - Ross via Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1, San Francisco Airport and Sonoma County Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.

How far is it from Palo Alto to Ukiah?

The distance between Palo Alto and Ukiah is 152 miles. The road distance is 147.5 miles.

How do I travel from Palo Alto to Ukiah without a car?

The best way to get from Palo Alto to Ukiah without a car is to Caltrain and ferry and bus which takes 6h 15m and costs $40 - $55.

How long does it take to get from Palo Alto to Ukiah?

It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Palo Alto to Ukiah, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palo Alto to Ukiah bus from?

Palo Alto to Ukiah bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 station.

Where does the Palo Alto to Ukiah bus arrive?

Palo Alto to Ukiah bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at Millbrae Transit Center- Bay G1 station.

Can I drive from Palo Alto to Ukiah?

Yes, the driving distance between Palo Alto to Ukiah is 147 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Palo Alto to Ukiah.

Where can I stay near Ukiah?

There are 23+ hotels available in Ukiah.

Palo Alto to Ukiah - 4 ways to travel via Caltrain, ferry, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Palo Alto to Ukiah by train, ferry, bus, or car

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Caltrain, ferry, bus
best
1. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain
2. Take the ferry from Oracle Park Ferry Terminal to Larkspur Ferry Terminalferry
3. Take the bus from Petaluma to Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stopbus
6h 15m
$40–55
Bus via San Francisco
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to Daly City BART-Bay 3bus Ecr
2. Take the bus from North Point St & Jones St to Santa Rosa Transit Mall-Bay N1bus 172
3. Take the bus from 2nd Street Transit Mall to Pear Tree Center - Rossbus 65
8h 6m
$18–41
Bus
1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to Millbrae Transit Center- Bay G1bus Ecr / ...
2. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Sonoma Co Airport Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Sonoma County Airport to Pear Tree Center - Rossbus 65
6h 52m
$33–103
Drive 146.6 mi
1. Drive from Palo Alto to Ukiahcar 146.6 mi
2h 46m
$27–39

Palo Alto to Ukiah by bus and foot

8Weekly Services

6h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 150.7 mi
Duration: 6h 15m

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

You can take a bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to Pear Tree Center - Ross via Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1, SFO Airport Terminal 2-Lower Level, San Francisco Airport, and Sonoma County Airport in around 6h 52m.

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