There are 4 ways to get from Rancho Cordova to Palo Alto by train (Amtrak), bus, car, tram, plane, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Sacramento to Santa Clara Amtraktrain Capitol Corridor
5h 8m$46–98Drive 123.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rancho Cordova to Palo Altocar 123.2 mi
2h 20m$23–33Bus, line 22 bus
- Take the bus from Sacramento, CA to San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwichbus Sacramento
- Take the bus from King & Tully to El Camino & Churchillbus 22
7h 32m$44–50Tram, fly, Caltrain
- Take the tram from Mather Field/Mills Station to 8th & K Stationtram
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SMF - SFO
- Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to California Avenue Caltrain Southboundtrain
4h 11m$468–774
Rancho Cordova to Palo Alto by tram and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rancho Cordova to Palo Alto is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Rancho Cordova to Palo Alto is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Rancho Cordova to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from University/65Th Lrt & Bay 4 and arriving at El Camino & Churchill via Sacramento, CA and King & Tully. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Rancho Cordova station to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from Mather Field/Mills Station and arriving at California Avenue Caltrain Northbound via Sacramento and Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
The distance between Rancho Cordova and Palo Alto is 157 miles. The road distance is 123.9 miles.
The best way to get from Rancho Cordova to Palo Alto without a car is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs $45 - $100.
It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Rancho Cordova to Palo Alto, including transfers.
Rancho Cordova to Palo Alto bus services, operated by Xe Do Hoang Transportation, depart from Sacramento, CA station.
Rancho Cordova to Palo Alto train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.
The best way to get from Rancho Cordova to Palo Alto is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs $45 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus and line 22 bus, which costs $40 - $55 and takes 7h 32m.
What companies run services between Rancho Cordova, CA, USA and Palo Alto, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Sacramento to Santa Clara Amtrak every 4 hours. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 2h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Mather Field/Mills Station to El Camino & Churchill via University/65th Street Station, University/65Th Lrt & Bay 4, 65Th St & 53Rd Ave, Sacramento, CA, San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich, and King & Tully in around 7h 32m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–190
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Santa Clara Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 916 321 2877
- Website
- Sacramento Regional Transit
Tram from Mather Field/Mills Station to 8th & K Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sacramento Regional Transit
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- Cal Train
Train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to California Avenue Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $5–7
- Phone
- +1 714-839-3500
- [email protected]
- Website
- xedohoang.com
Bus from Sacramento, CA to San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $36–40
- Schedules at
- xedohoang.com
- Phone
- +1 408-321-2300
- Website
- Santa Clara VTA
Bus from King & Tully to El Camino & Churchill
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Santa Clara VTA
- Adult
- $2–5
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More Questions & Answers
Rancho Cordova to Palo Alto bus services, operated by Xe Do Hoang Transportation, arrive at San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich station.
Rancho Cordova to Palo Alto train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Clara Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rancho Cordova to Palo Alto is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Rancho Cordova to Palo Alto.
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