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How to get fromScotts Valley to Palo Altoby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Scotts Valley to Palo Alto by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 17 bus, Caltrain

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    1. Take the bus from Scotts Valley Dr & Disc Dr to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to California Avenue Caltrain Northboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    1h 25m
    $7–14

  2. Drive 35.6 mi

    1. Drive from Scotts Valley to Palo Altocar car 35.6 mi
    48 min
    $7–10

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Scotts Valley to Palo Altotaxi taxi 35.6 mi
    48 min
    $120–150

Scotts Valley to Palo Alto by bus and train

Calendar102Weekly Services
Duration1h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 40.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 25m

What companies run services between Scotts Valley, CA, USA and Palo Alto, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Scotts Valley to Palo Alto. However, you can take the line 17 bus to Diridon Station, walk to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound, then take the train to California Avenue Caltrain Northbound. Alternatively, you can drive from Scotts Valley to Palo Alto in around 48 min.

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