There are 4 ways to get from Templeton to Palo Alto by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or plane
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Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 15m$57–84Drive 178.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Templeton to Palo Altocar 178.6 mi
3h 7m$33–48Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
5h 26m$57–119Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Templeton Park & Ride to Government Centerbus
- Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SBP - SFO
5h 23m$176–423
Templeton to Palo Alto by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Templeton to Palo Alto is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Templeton to Palo Alto is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Templeton to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from Templeton Park & Ride and arriving at San Jose via Paso Robles Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Templeton station to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from Paso Robles Amtrak Station and arriving at California Avenue Caltrain Northbound via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
The distance between Templeton and Palo Alto is 182 miles. The road distance is 179.7 miles.
The best way to get from Templeton to Palo Alto without a car is to bus which takes 5h 15m and costs $55 - $85.
It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Templeton to Palo Alto, including transfers.
Templeton to Palo Alto bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Paso Robles Amtrak Station.
Templeton to Palo Alto train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Paso Robles Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Templeton to Palo Alto is to bus which takes 5h 15m and costs $55 - $85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $120 and takes 5h 26m.
What companies run services between Templeton, CA, USA and Palo Alto, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to San Jose 4 times a day. Tickets cost $50–75 and the journey takes 3h 20m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to San Jose once daily. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 3h 31m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $22–160
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- SoCoTransit
Bus from Templeton Park & Ride to Government Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- SoCoTransit
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More Questions & Answers
Templeton to Palo Alto bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Templeton to Palo Alto train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Yes, the driving distance between Templeton to Palo Alto is 180 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Templeton to Palo Alto.
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