What is the cheapest way to get from Sacramento to East Palo Alto?

The cheapest way to get from Sacramento to East Palo Alto is to bus which costs $17 - $35 and takes 5h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sacramento to East Palo Alto?

The fastest way to get from Sacramento to East Palo Alto is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs $20 - $29.

Is there a direct bus between Sacramento and East Palo Alto?

No, there is no direct bus from Sacramento station to East Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from Sacramento Bus Station and arriving at Bay Rd & University Ave Nearside via Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Sacramento and East Palo Alto?

No, there is no direct train from Sacramento to East Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from Sacramento and arriving at Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound via Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.

How far is it from Sacramento to East Palo Alto?

The distance between Sacramento and East Palo Alto is 149 miles. The road distance is 110.1 miles.

How do I travel from Sacramento to East Palo Alto without a car?

The best way to get from Sacramento to East Palo Alto without a car is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs $45 - $100.

How long does it take to get from Sacramento to East Palo Alto?

It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Sacramento to East Palo Alto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sacramento to East Palo Alto bus from?

Sacramento to East Palo Alto bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Sacramento Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Sacramento to East Palo Alto train from?

Sacramento to East Palo Alto train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.

Train or bus from Sacramento to East Palo Alto?

The best way to get from Sacramento to East Palo Alto is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs $45 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $17 - $35 and takes 5h 28m.

Where does the Sacramento to East Palo Alto bus arrive?

Sacramento to East Palo Alto bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Francisco Bus Station.

Where does the Sacramento to East Palo Alto train arrive?

Sacramento to East Palo Alto train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Clara Amtrak station.

Can I drive from Sacramento to East Palo Alto?

Yes, the driving distance between Sacramento to East Palo Alto is 110 miles. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Sacramento to East Palo Alto.

Where can I stay near East Palo Alto?

There are 407+ hotels available in East Palo Alto.

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There are 5 ways to get from Sacramento to East Palo Alto by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, train, or subway

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Sacramento to Santa Clara Amtraktrain Capitol Corridor
4h 4m
$48–96
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
2. Take the bus from Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37 to Bay Rd & University Ave Nearsidebus Epx
5h 28m
$17–31
Drive 109.4 mi
1. Drive from Sacramento to East Palo Altocar 109.4 mi
2h 4m
$20–29
Fly, Caltrain
1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SMF - SFO
2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southboundtrain
3h 32m
$466–774
Train, BART
1. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain Capitol Corridor
2. Take the subway from Richmond to Millbraesubway Red-S
4h 14m
$43–77

Sacramento to East Palo Alto by train and bus (Amtrak)

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Distance: 148.6 mi
Duration: 4h 4m

What companies run services between Sacramento, CA, USA and East 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 bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bay Rd & University Ave Nearside via San Francisco Bus Station and Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37 in around 5h 28m.

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