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

The cheapest way to get from Shafter to Palo Alto is to bus and line 22 bus via San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant which costs $30 - $55 and takes 7h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shafter to Palo Alto is to fly and Caltrain which takes 2h 32m and costs $90 - $290.

Is there a direct bus between Shafter and Palo Alto?

No, there is no direct bus from Shafter to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from Stringham Park/Northbound and arriving at El Camino & Churchill via Delano and King & Virginia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.

How far is it from Shafter to Palo Alto?

The distance between Shafter and Palo Alto is 275 miles. The road distance is 239.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shafter to Palo Alto without a car is to bus and line 22 bus via San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant which takes 7h 52m and costs $30 - $55.

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

It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Shafter to Palo Alto, including transfers.

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

Shafter to Palo Alto bus services, operated by Kern Transit, depart from Stringham Park/Northbound station.

Where does the Shafter to Palo Alto bus arrive?

Shafter to Palo Alto bus services, operated by Kern Transit, arrive at 9th Ave. at Jefferson St. station.

Can I drive from Shafter to Palo Alto?

Yes, the driving distance between Shafter to Palo Alto is 240 miles. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Shafter to Palo Alto.

Where can I stay near Palo Alto?

There are 499+ hotels available in Palo Alto.

Shafter to Palo Alto - 4 ways to travel via plane, Caltrain, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Shafter to Palo Alto by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly, Caltrain
best
1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane BFL - SFO
2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to California Avenue Caltrain Southboundtrain
2h 32m
$90–284
Bus, line 22 bus via San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stringham Park/Northbound to 9th Ave. at Jefferson St.bus 110
2. Take the bus from Delano to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus
3. Take the bus from King & Virginia to El Camino & Churchillbus 22
7h 52m
$34–53
Drive 238.4 mi
1. Drive from Shafter to Palo Altocar 238.4 mi
4h 10m
$44–63
Bus, line 22 bus
1. Take the bus from Stringham Park/Northbound to 9th Ave. at Jefferson St.bus 110
2. Take the bus from Delano to San Josebus
3. Take the bus from King & Story to El Camino & Churchillbus 22
9h 3m
$65–93

Shafter to Palo Alto by bus and foot

28Weekly Services

7h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 273.1 mi
Duration: 2h 32m

What companies run services between Shafter, Kern County, CA, USA and Palo Alto, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Stringham Park/Northbound to El Camino & Churchill via 9th Ave. at Jefferson St., Delano, San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant, and King & Virginia in around 7h 52m.

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