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

The cheapest way to get from Sacramento to Palo Alto Caltrain Station is to bus and line 292 bus which costs $18 - $35 and takes 5h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sacramento to Palo Alto Caltrain Station is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs $20 - $30.

Is there a direct bus between Sacramento and Palo Alto Caltrain Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Sacramento station to Palo Alto Caltrain Station. However, there are services departing from Sacramento Bus Station and arriving at Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 via Mission St & 1st St and Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Sacramento and Palo Alto Caltrain Station?

No, there is no direct train from Sacramento to Palo Alto Caltrain Station. 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 3h 32m.

How far is it from Sacramento to Palo Alto Caltrain Station?

The distance between Sacramento and Palo Alto Caltrain Station is 146 miles. The road distance is 112.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sacramento to Palo Alto Caltrain Station without a car is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs $45 - $95.

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

It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Sacramento to Palo Alto Caltrain Station, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Sacramento to Palo Alto Caltrain Station?

The best way to get from Sacramento to Palo Alto Caltrain Station is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs $45 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus and line 292 bus, which costs $18 - $35 and takes 5h 48m.

Where does the Sacramento to Palo Alto Caltrain Station bus arrive?

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

Where does the Sacramento to Palo Alto Caltrain Station train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sacramento to Palo Alto Caltrain Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Sacramento to Palo Alto Caltrain Station is 112 miles. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Sacramento to Palo Alto Caltrain Station.

Where can I stay near Palo Alto Caltrain Station?

There are 495+ hotels available in Palo Alto Caltrain Station.

Sacramento to Palo Alto Caltrain Station - 5 ways to travel via train, and bus

How to get fromSacramento to Palo Alto Caltrain Station

Travel from

See all options

Search accommodation with Expedia

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Sacramento to Santa Clara Amtraktrain Capitol Corridor
3h 32m
$47–93
Bus, line 292 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Mission St & 1st St to Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1bus 292 / ...
3. Take the bus from Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus Ecr / ...
5h 48m
$18–35
Drive 111.7 mi
1. Drive from Sacramento to Palo Alto Caltrain Stationcar 111.7 mi
2h 9m
$21–30
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 1m
$465–771
Train, BART
1. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain Capitol Corridor
2. Take the subway from Richmond to Millbraesubway Red-S
3h 43m
$42–74

Sacramento to Palo Alto Caltrain Station by train (Amtrak)

49Weekly Trains

3h 32mAverage Duration

$47Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Sacramento to Palo Alto Caltrain Station.

Launch map view

Distance: 145.5 mi
Duration: 3h 32m

What companies run services between Sacramento, CA, USA and Palo Alto Caltrain Station, 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 Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 via Mission St & 1st St and Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 in around 5h 48m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.