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How to get fromPalo Alto to Ukiahby train, ferry, bus, or 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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  1. Caltrain, ferry, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Oracle Park Ferry Terminal to Larkspur Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Petaluma to Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    6h 15m
    $46–65

  2. Bus via San Francisco

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to Daly City BART-Bay 3bus bus Ecr
    2. Take the bus from North Point St & Jones St to Santa Rosa Transit Mallbus bus 172
    3. Take the bus from 2nd Street Transit Mall to Pear Tree Center - Rossbus bus 65
    8h 19m
    $19–43

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to Millbrae Transit Center- Bay G1bus bus Ecr / ...
    2. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Sonoma Co Airport Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sonoma County Airport to Pear Tree Center - Rossbus bus 65
    6h 52m
    $31–104

  4. Drive 146.6 mi

    1. Drive from Palo Alto to Ukiahcar car 146.6 mi
    2h 46m
    $27–39

Palo Alto to Ukiah by bus and foot

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration6h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$31Cheapest Price
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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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