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How to get fromPalo Alto to Woodlandby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, plane, subway, or bus

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train Capitol Corridor
    5h 35m
    $47–100

  2. Drive 107.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palo Alto to Woodlandcar car 107.9 mi
    2h 7m
    $20–29

  3. Bus

    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 Greyhound US0870
    6h 18m
    $21–37

  4. Caltrain, fly

    1. Take the train from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SFO - SMF
    3h 28m
    $466–772

  5. BART, train, bus

    1. Take the subway from Millbrae to Richmondsubway subway
    2. Take the train from Richmond to Davistrain train
    3. Take the bus from UC Davis Memorial Union to E. Gum at East WBbus bus 42B
    7h 16m
    $40–74

  6. Line 21 bus, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from Middlefield & Embarcadero to Santa Clara Transit Centerbus bus 21
    2. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the bus from J St. at 4th St. to County Fair Mallbus bus 42A
    7h 18m
    $44–99

Palo Alto to Woodland by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration5h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$47Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 166.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 35m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Sacramento every 4 hours. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 3h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St to Matmor at E. Main SB via Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37, San Francisco Bus Station, Sacramento Bus Station, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, 7Th St & Capitol Ave, and J St. at 8th St. in around 6h 18m.

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