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There are 5 ways to get from Pollock Pines to Palo Alto by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train via Sacramento

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ray Lawyer Drive Park and Ride to S Street at 65th Streetbus bus C / ...
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Santa Clara Amtraktrain train Capitol Corridor
    6h 4m
    $108–174

  2. Drive 153.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Pollock Pines to Palo Altocar car 153.8 mi
    3h 17m
    $29–41

  3. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Pony Express Trail at Sanders Dr. to Iron Point stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SMF - SFO
    6h 41m
    $470–780

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Placerville Station Transfer Center to Sacramento - Amtrakbus bus Sac/SLT Connecting Bus
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Santa Clara Amtraktrain train Capitol Corridor
    7h 32m
    $46–106

  5. Bus, train, line 21 bus

    1. Take the bus from Pony Express Trail at Sanders Dr. to Iron Point stationbus bus 25
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Santa Clara Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Santa Clara Transit Center to Middlefield & Embarcaderobus bus 21
    9h 1m
    $46–103

Pollock Pines to Palo Alto by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 201.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 4m

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

There is no direct connection from Pollock Pines to Palo Alto. However, you can take the taxi to Ray Lawyer Drive Park and Ride, take the bus to S Street at 65th Street, walk to University/65th Street Station, take the vehicle to Sacramento Valley Station, walk to Sacramento, 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 drive from Pollock Pines to Palo Alto in around 3h 17m.

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