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How to get fromPhoenix to Palo Altoby plane, bus, taxi, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Phoenix to Palo Alto by plane, bus, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane PHX - SJC
    3h 56m
    $187–249

  2. Bus via Bakersfield

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Phoenix to Bakersfieldbus bus Guadalajara
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Josebus bus Guadalajara
    19h 22m
    $93–132

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus bus Nogales
    18h 2m
    $95–130

  4. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Baseline/Central Ave to Maricopa Amtraktaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train
    22h 8m
    $287–589

  5. Drive  723.7 mi

    1. Drive from Phoenix to Palo Altocar car 723.7 mi
    11h 55m
    $133–191

  6. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PHX - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to California Avenue Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    3h 59m
    $98–228

  7. Fly to Oakland International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane PHX - OAK
    2. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Santa Clara Amtraktrain train
    5h 39m
    $335–481

Phoenix to Palo Alto by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration18h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 640.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 56m

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

American Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) hourly. Alternatively, Tufesa operates a bus from Phoenix to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant twice daily. Tickets cost $120–160 and the journey takes 16h 10m. Tufesa Mexico also services this route once daily.

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