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How to get fromSolana Beach to Palo Altoby train, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 8 ways to get from Solana Beach to Palo Alto by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, Caltrain

    best
    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SAN - SJC
    3. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to California Avenue Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    4h 16m
    $84–294

  2. Line 101 bus to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr to Encinitas Station Stall 3bus bus
    2. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane CLD - SFO
    3. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to California Avenue Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    5h 7m
    $58–258

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    11h 50m
    $72–142

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    13h 53m
    $168–353

  5. Drive 455.2 mi

    1. Drive from Solana Beach to Palo Altocar car 455.2 mi
    7h 44m
    $84–120

  6. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SAN - SFO
    3. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to California Avenue Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    4h 24m
    $85–273

  7. Fly San Diego International Airport to Oakland International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SAN - OAK
    2. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Santa Clara Amtraktrain train
    6h 4m
    $100–309

  8. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelesbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Josebus bus Ans 6238
    13h 41m

Solana Beach to Palo Alto by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration11h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 461.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 16m

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

Greyhound-us operates a bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to San Jose Diridon Station once daily, and the journey takes 9h 5m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to California Avenue Caltrain Northbound via Los Angeles, San Jose, and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound in around 13h 53m.

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