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How to get fromPenn Valley to Palo Altoby taxi, train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Penn Valley to Palo Alto by taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Penn Valley to Auburn Amtraktaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Auburn Amtrak to Santa Clara Amtraktrain train Capitol Corridor
    5h 13m
    $160–242

  2. Drive 167.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Penn Valley to Palo Altocar car 167.5 mi
    3h 29m
    $31–45

  3. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Penn Valley to Marysville Amtrak Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Marysville Amtrak Station to Stocktonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Stockton to San Josebus bus
    6h 46m
    $153–200

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 207.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 13m

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

There is no direct connection from Penn Valley to Palo Alto. However, you can take the taxi to Auburn Amtrak, take the train to Santa Clara Amtrak, walk to Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound, then take the train to California Avenue Caltrain Northbound. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Marysville Amtrak Station, take the bus to Stockton, take the bus to San Jose, walk to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound, then take the train to California Avenue Caltrain Northbound.

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