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

The cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Vacaville is to bus which costs $13 - $14 and takes 5h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Vacaville is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs $14 - $21.

Is there a direct bus between Palo Alto and Vacaville?

No, there is no direct bus from Palo Alto to Vacaville. However, there are services departing from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St and arriving at Vacaville Transportation Center via San Francisco Ferry Building and Fairfield Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Palo Alto and Vacaville?

No, there is no direct train from Palo Alto to Vacaville. However, there are services departing from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Suisun-Fairfield via Santa Clara Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.

How far is it from Palo Alto to Vacaville?

The distance between Palo Alto and Vacaville is 115 miles. The road distance is 79.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Palo Alto to Vacaville without a car is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs $65 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Palo Alto to Vacaville, including transfers.

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

Palo Alto to Vacaville bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St station.

Where do I catch the Palo Alto to Vacaville train from?

Palo Alto to Vacaville train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Clara Amtrak station.

Train or bus from Palo Alto to Vacaville?

The best way to get from Palo Alto to Vacaville is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs $65 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $13 - $14 and takes 5h 20m.

Where does the Palo Alto to Vacaville bus arrive?

Palo Alto to Vacaville bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37 station.

Where does the Palo Alto to Vacaville train arrive?

Palo Alto to Vacaville train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Suisun-Fairfield station.

Can I drive from Palo Alto to Vacaville?

Yes, the driving distance between Palo Alto to Vacaville is 80 miles. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Palo Alto to Vacaville.

Where can I stay near Vacaville?

There are 55+ hotels available in Vacaville.

Palo Alto to Vacaville - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, BART, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Palo Alto to Vacaville by train (Amtrak), bus, subway, car, or train

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Suisun-Fairfieldtrain Capitol Corridor
3h 42m
$69–111
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St to Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37bus Epx
2. Take the bus from San Francisco Ferry Building to Fairfield Transportation Centerbus 82
5h 20m
$13–14
Bus, BART
1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to San Bruno BART-Bay 5bus Ecr
2. Take the subway from San Bruno to North Concord / Martinezsubway
3. Take the bus from North Concord Station to Vacaville Transportation Centerbus 40
4h 48m
$16–19
Drive 79.4 mi
1. Drive from Palo Alto to Vacavillecar 79.4 mi
1h 37m
$15–21
Caltrain, BART, bus
1. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain
2. Take the subway from Embarcadero to North Concord / Martinezsubway
3. Take the bus from North Concord Station to Vacaville Transportation Centerbus 40
3h 57m
$20–25

Palo Alto to Vacaville by bus and subway

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Distance: 114.2 mi
Duration: 3h 42m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Suisun-Fairfield every 4 hours. Tickets cost $29–60 and the journey takes 2h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St to Vacaville Transportation Center via Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37, San Francisco Ferry Building, and Fairfield Transportation Center in around 5h 20m.

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