There are 9 ways to get from Pullman to Palo Alto by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Pullman–Moscow Regional Airport to San Francisco International Airport
best- Fly from Pullman–Moscow Regional Airport (PUW) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane PUW - SFO
5h 36m$74–273Bus
- Take the bus from Pullman, WA - WSU French Admin to Portland, OR - Lloyd Centerbus
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37 to Clarke Ave & O'Connor St-Ravenswood Shopping Ctrbus Epx
28h 35m$218–309Bus, train
- Take the bus from Pullman, WA - WSU French Admin to Portland, OR - Lloyd Centerbus Portland
- Take the train from Portland to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
30h 15m$316–591Drive 878.1 mi
- Drive from Pullman to Palo Altocar 878.1 mi
16h 29m$161–232Fly Pullman–Moscow Regional Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Fly from Pullman–Moscow Regional Airport (PUW) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane PUW - SJC
5h 33m$178–734Bus to Spokane International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Take the bus from WSU French Admin, Pullman, WA to Spokane Airportbus
- Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane GEG - SJC
6h 11m$114–382Bus to Spokane International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport
- Take the bus from WSU French Admin, Pullman, WA to Spokane Airportbus
- Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane GEG - SFO
6h 14m$105–311Bus to Spokane International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, train
- Take the bus from WSU French Admin, Pullman, WA to Spokane Airportbus
- Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane GEG - OAK
- Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Santa Clara Amtraktrain
7h 44m$122–404Bus, train via Spokane
- Take the bus from Pullman to Spokanebus
- Take the train from Spokane to Vancouver Stationtrain
- Take the train from Vancouver Station to San Josetrain
32h 53m$354–763
Pullman–Moscow Regional Airport (PUW) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pullman to Palo Alto is to fly which costs $70 - $280 and takes 5h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Pullman to Palo Alto is to fly which takes 5h 33m and costs $170 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Pullman to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from Pullman, WA - WSU French Admin and arriving at Clarke Ave & O'Connor St-Ravenswood Shopping Ctr via NE Broadway & 12th, Portland Curbside Bus Stop, Sacramento Bus Station and Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 35m.
The distance between Pullman and Palo Alto is 714 miles. The road distance is 883.3 miles.
The best way to get from Pullman to Palo Alto without a car is to bus which takes 28h 35m and costs $210 - $310.
It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Pullman to Palo Alto, including transfers.
Pullman to Palo Alto bus services, operated by Starline Collection, depart from Pullman, WA - WSU French Admin station.
The best way to get from Pullman to Palo Alto is to fly which takes 5h 36m and costs $70 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $210 - $310 and takes 28h 35m.
Pullman to Palo Alto bus services, operated by Starline Collection, arrive at Portland, OR - Lloyd Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pullman to Palo Alto is 883 miles. It takes approximately 16h 29m to drive from Pullman to Palo Alto.
What companies run services between Pullman, WA, USA and Palo Alto, CA, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc. and United Airlines fly from Pullman–Moscow Regional Airport (PUW) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pullman, WA - WSU French Admin to Clarke Ave & O'Connor St-Ravenswood Shopping Ctr via Portland, OR - Lloyd Center, NE Broadway & 12th, NW Glisan & 3rd, Portland Curbside Bus Stop, Sacramento Bus Station, San Francisco Bus Station, and Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37 in around 28h 35m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Pullman–Moscow Regional Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Pullman–Moscow Regional Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Boise, Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 56m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Pullman–Moscow Regional Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Spokane International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Spokane International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Spokane International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Spokane International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Spokane International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Spokane International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Spokane International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $200–450
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Santa Clara Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–22
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Spokane to Vancouver Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–210
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Vancouver Station to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $200–450
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 208.342-1900
- [email protected]
- Website
- starlinecollection.com
Bus from Pullman, WA - WSU French Admin to Portland, OR - Lloyd Center
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $110–140
- Schedules at
- starlinecollection.com
Bus from Pullman, WA - WSU French Admin to Portland, OR - Lloyd Center
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $110–140
- Schedules at
- starlinecollection.com
Bus from WSU French Admin, Pullman, WA to Spokane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $50–65
- Schedules at
- starlinecollection.com
Bus from WSU French Admin, Pullman, WA to Spokane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $50–65
- Schedules at
- starlinecollection.com
Bus from WSU French Admin, Pullman, WA to Spokane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $50–65
- Schedules at
- starlinecollection.com
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