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

The cheapest way to get from Tijuana to Palo Alto is to bus via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound which costs $70 - $140 and takes 11h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tijuana to Palo Alto is to tram and fly which takes 4h 39m and costs $80 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Tijuana and Palo Alto?

No, there is no direct bus from Tijuana to Palo Alto station. However, there are services departing from San Ysidro Bus Terminal and arriving at San Jose Diridon Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Tijuana and Palo Alto?

No, there is no direct train from Tijuana station to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from San Ysidro Station and arriving at California Avenue Caltrain Northbound via San Diego, Los Angeles and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 20m.

How far is it from Tijuana to Palo Alto?

The distance between Tijuana and Palo Alto is 461 miles. The road distance is 496.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Tijuana to Palo Alto without a car is to bus which takes 14h 32m and costs $110 - $160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Tijuana to Palo Alto, including transfers.

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

Tijuana to Palo Alto bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Ysidro Bus Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Tijuana to Palo Alto train from?

Tijuana to Palo Alto train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.

Train or bus from Tijuana to Palo Alto?

The best way to get from Tijuana to Palo Alto is to bus via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound which takes 11h 13m and costs $70 - $140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $350 and takes 16h 20m.

Where does the Tijuana to Palo Alto bus arrive?

Tijuana to Palo Alto bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Jose Diridon Station.

Where does the Tijuana to Palo Alto train arrive?

Tijuana to Palo Alto train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Tijuana to Palo Alto?

Yes, the driving distance between Tijuana to Palo Alto is 497 miles. It takes approximately 8h 25m to drive from Tijuana to Palo Alto.

Where can I stay near Palo Alto?

There are 487+ hotels available in Palo Alto.

Tijuana to Palo Alto - 8 ways to travel via train, tram, plane, bus, and car

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

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Tram, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
best
1. Take the tram from San Ysidro Station to America Plaza Stationtram
2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane SAN - SJC
4h 39m
$82–510
Bus via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound (Greyhound)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to San Jose Diridon Stationbus Greyhound US0831
11h 13m
$71–138
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
16h 20m
$148–348
Drive 493.9 mi
1. Drive from Tijuana to Palo Altocar 493.9 mi
8h 25m
$91–131
Tram, fly to San Francisco International Airport
1. Take the tram from San Ysidro Station to America Plaza Stationtram
2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SAN - SFO
4h 47m
$78–269
Tram, fly to Oakland International Airport, train, Caltrain
1. Take the tram from San Ysidro Station to America Plaza Stationtram
2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane SAN - OAK
3. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Santa Clara Amtraktrain
4. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to California Avenue Caltrain Northboundtrain
6h 27m
$85–322
Bus
1. Take the bus from San Ysidro to San Jose - King Rdbus San Ysidro
14h 32m
$113–155
Bus, Caltrain
1. Take the bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to San Franciscobus FlixBus N2003
2. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to California Avenue Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
14h 54m
$98–160

Tijuana to Palo Alto by bus

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Distance: 458.4 mi
Duration: 4h 39m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to San Jose Diridon Station once daily. Tickets cost $65–130 and the journey takes 10h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Tijuana to California Avenue Caltrain Northbound via San Ysidro Station, America Plaza Station, San Diego, Los Angeles, San Jose, and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound in around 16h 20m.

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