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How to get fromPalo Alto to Vancouverby train, plane, tram, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Palo Alto to Vancouver by train, plane, tram, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly, tram

    best
    1. Take the train from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane SFO - PDX
    3. Take the tram from Interstate/Rose Quarter station to Expo Center stationtram tram
    4h 35m
    $120–374

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    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 Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus bus
    20h 51m
    $103–202

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Vancouver Stationtrain train Coast Starlight
    21h 40m
    $245–556

  4. Drive 668.4 mi

    1. Drive from Palo Alto to Vancouvercar car 668.4 mi
    11h 40m
    $122–177

  5. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly, tram

    1. Take the train from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane SJC - PDX
    3. Take the tram from Interstate/Rose Quarter station to Expo Center stationtram tram
    4h 37m
    $109–465

  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 Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane OAK - PDX
    6h 5m
    $244–540

Palo Alto to Vancouver by bus and foot

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration20h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$103Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 587.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 35m

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

You can take a bus from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St to Broadway & 13th St via Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37, San Francisco Bus Station, Sacramento Bus Station, Portland Curbside Bus Stop, and NW Everett & 5th in around 20h 51m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to Vancouver Station once daily. Tickets cost $240–550 and the journey takes 20h 15m.

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