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How to get fromPalo Alto to Zion Canyonby plane, shuttle, bus, subway, train, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Palo Alto to Zion Canyon by plane, shuttle, bus, subway, train, or car

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to St. George Regional, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to St. George Regional (SGU)plane plane SFO - SGU
    2. Take a shuttle bus from St. George, UT-1275 East Red Hills Parkway to Springdale, UT-2331 Mount Carmel Hwyshuttle bus
    9h 11m
    $124–413

  2. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to St. George Regional, shuttle

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to St. George Regional (SGU)plane plane SJC - SGU
    2. Take a shuttle bus from St. George, UT-1275 East Red Hills Parkway to Springdale, UT-2331 Mount Carmel Hwyshuttle bus
    9h 4m
    $123–444

  3. Bus, shuttle via St. George

    1. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to 285 S East End Ave - Pomonabus bus
    2. Take the bus from 285 S East End Ave - Pomona to Las Vegasbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Las Vegas to St. Georgebus bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from St. George, UT-1275 East Red Hills Parkway to Springdale, UT-2331 Mount Carmel Hwyshuttle bus
    22h 34m
    $198–305

  4. BART, train, bus, drive

    1. Take the subway from Millbrae to Richmondsubway subway
    2. Take the train from Richmond to Salt Lake Citytrain train
    3. Take the train from Salt Lake Central Station to Provo Central Stationtrain train 750
    4. Take the bus from Provo Central Station to Cedar City - Sunocobus bus
    5. Drive from Cedar City - Sunoco to Zion Canyoncar car
    27h 32m
    $320–675

  5. Drive 696.3 mi

    1. Drive from Palo Alto to Zion Canyoncar car 696.3 mi
    11h 41m
    $128–184

  6. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane SFO - LAS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Harry Reid International to Mesquite, NV - Eureka Casinoshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Mesquite, NV to St. Georgebus bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from St. George, UT-1275 East Red Hills Parkway to Springdale, UT-2331 Mount Carmel Hwyshuttle bus
    9h 13m
    $208–903

  7. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle, bus

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane SJC - LAS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Harry Reid International to Mesquite, NV - Eureka Casinoshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Mesquite, NV to St. Georgebus bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from St. George, UT-1275 East Red Hills Parkway to Springdale, UT-2331 Mount Carmel Hwyshuttle bus
    9h 13m
    $282–514

  8. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly to St. George Regional, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to St. George Regional (SGU)plane plane OAK - SGU
    3. Take a shuttle bus from St. George, UT-1275 East Red Hills Parkway to Springdale, UT-2331 Mount Carmel Hwyshuttle bus
    10h 44m
    $138–489

  9. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Las Vegas Stripbus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Treasure Island Hotel and Casino to Cable Mtn Lodge, Springdale, UTshuttle bus
    25h 33m
    $190–271

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to St. George Regional (SGU) flights

Calendar50Weekly Planes
Duration5h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 558.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 11m

What companies run services between Palo Alto, CA, USA and Zion Canyon, UT, USA?

There is no direct connection from Palo Alto to Zion Canyon. However, you can take the train to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound, walk to Millbrae, take the subway to San Francisco International Airport, walk to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) airport, fly to St. George Regional (SGU), walk to St. George Airport, take the shuttle to St. George, UT-1275 East Red Hills Parkway, take the shuttle to Springdale, UT-2331 Mount Carmel Hwy, then walk to Zion Canyon. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Camino & Churchill to Zion Canyon via King & Virginia, San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant, 285 S East End Ave - Pomona, Las Vegas, St. George, St. George, UT-1275 East Red Hills Parkway, and Springdale, UT-2331 Mount Carmel Hwy in around 22h 34m.

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