What is the cheapest way to get from Seaside to Palo Alto?

The cheapest way to get from Seaside to Palo Alto is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Seaside to Palo Alto?

The fastest way to get from Seaside to Palo Alto is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs $14 - $21.

Is there a direct bus between Seaside and Palo Alto?

No, there is no direct bus from Seaside to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from Del Monte / Broadway and arriving at San Jose via Salinas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.

How far is it from Seaside to Palo Alto?

The distance between Seaside and Palo Alto is 93 miles. The road distance is 78.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Seaside to Palo Alto without a car is to line 20 bus and bus which takes 3h 27m and costs $27 - $40.

How long does it take to get from Seaside to Palo Alto?

It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Seaside to Palo Alto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Seaside to Palo Alto bus from?

Seaside to Palo Alto bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, depart from Del Monte / Broadway station.

Where does the Seaside to Palo Alto bus arrive?

Seaside to Palo Alto bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, arrive at Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 station.

Can I drive from Seaside to Palo Alto?

Yes, the driving distance between Seaside to Palo Alto is 79 miles. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Seaside to Palo Alto.

Where can I stay near Palo Alto?

There are 485+ hotels available in Palo Alto.

Seaside to Palo Alto - 4 ways to travel via train, line 20 bus, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Seaside to Palo Alto by bus (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or shuttle

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Line 20 bus, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Del Monte / Broadway to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7bus 20
2. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
3h 27m
$27–39
Drive 78.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Seaside to Palo Altocar 78.3 mi
1h 34m
$15–21
Line 20 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Del Monte / Clementina to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7bus 20
2. Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
3h 54m
$28–55
Shuttle, line 21 bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Bshuttle Monterey Airbus
2. Take the bus from Santa Clara Transit Center to Middlefield & Embarcaderobus 21
5h 4m
$52–71

Seaside to Palo Alto by bus and train

28Weekly Services

3h 27mAverage Duration

$27Cheapest Price

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Distance: 92 mi
Duration: 3h 27m

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

You can take a bus from Del Monte / Broadway to California Avenue Caltrain Northbound via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, San Jose, and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound in around 3h 27m.

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