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

The cheapest way to get from Tucson to Palo Alto is to bus which costs $110 - $160 and takes 22h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tucson to Palo Alto is to fly which takes 5h 2m and costs $220 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Tucson and Palo Alto?

No, there is no direct bus from Tucson to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from Broadway/Country Club and arriving at El Camino & Churchill via 6th Av/Pennington, Tucson and King & Virginia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Tucson and Palo Alto?

No, there is no direct train from Tucson station to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from Tucson Amtrak Station and arriving at California Avenue Caltrain Northbound via Los Angeles and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 56m.

How far is it from Tucson to Palo Alto?

The distance between Tucson and Palo Alto is 786 miles. The road distance is 844.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Tucson to Palo Alto without a car is to train which takes 21h 56m and costs $240 - $550.

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

It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Tucson to Palo Alto, including transfers.

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

Tucson to Palo Alto bus services, operated by Tufesa, depart from Tucson station.

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

Tucson to Palo Alto train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tucson Amtrak Station.

Train, bus or fly from Tucson to Palo Alto?

The best way to get from Tucson to Palo Alto is to fly which takes 5h 2m and costs $220 - $800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $240 - $550 and takes 21h 56m, you could also bus, which costs $110 - $160 and takes 22h 55m.

Where does the Tucson to Palo Alto bus arrive?

Tucson to Palo Alto bus services, operated by Tufesa, arrive at San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant station.

Where does the Tucson to Palo Alto train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Tucson to Palo Alto?

Yes, the driving distance between Tucson to Palo Alto is 844 miles. It takes approximately 13h 47m to drive from Tucson to Palo Alto.

Where can I stay near Palo Alto?

There are 482+ hotels available in Palo Alto.

Tucson to Palo Alto - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 9 ways to get from Tucson to Palo Alto by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or train

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Fly Tucson to San Francisco International Airport
best
1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane TUS - SFO
5h 2m
$223–768
Fly Tucson to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane TUS - SJC
6h 20m
$92–479
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain Texas Eagle / ...
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
21h 56m
$247–548
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tucson to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus Nogales
22h 55m
$112–155
Drive 839.2 mi
1. Drive from Tucson to Palo Altocar 839.2 mi
13h 47m
$154–222
Bus to Phoenix, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
1. Take the bus from University of Phoenix to Sky Harbor International Airportbus
2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane PHX - SJC
5h 51m
$242–335
Bus to Phoenix, fly to San Francisco International Airport
1. Take the bus from University of Phoenix to Sky Harbor International Airportbus
2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane PHX - SFO
5h 54m
$153–314
Fly Tucson to Oakland International Airport, train
1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane TUS - OAK
2. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Santa Clara Amtraktrain
7h 58m
$105–511
Bus via Nogales
1. Take the bus from Tucson to Nogalesbus San José / ...
2. Take the bus from Nogales to San Josebus Guadalajara
27h 8m
$120–187

Tucson to Palo Alto by train (Amtrak)

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21h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 781.5 mi
Duration: 5h 2m

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

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Tucson (TUS) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tucson Amtrak Station to California Avenue Caltrain Northbound via Los Angeles, San Jose, and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound in around 21h 56m.

Airlines

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Flights from Tucson to San Francisco International Airport via Phoenix

Ave. Duration: 3h 45m
When: Sunday
Estimated price: $65–350

Flights from Tucson to San Francisco International Airport via Los Angeles

Ave. Duration: 3h 47m
When: Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price: $65–360

Flights from Tucson to San Francisco International Airport via San Diego

Ave. Duration: 3h 58m
When: Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
Estimated price: $70–360

Flights from Tucson to San Francisco International Airport via Las Vegas

Ave. Duration: 4h 1m
When: Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price: $65–350

Flights from Tucson to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Las Vegas

Ave. Duration: 3h 57m
When: Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $90–470

Flights from Tucson to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Los Angeles

Ave. Duration: 3h 51m
When: Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $90–470

Flights from Tucson to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via San Diego

Ave. Duration: 4h 4m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $90–480

Flights from Tucson to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Phoenix

Ave. Duration: 4h 3m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $85–470

Flights from Phoenix to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

Ave. Duration: 1h 53m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $60–330

Flights from Phoenix to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Ontario/San Bernardino

Ave. Duration: 3h 16m
When: Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price: $60–340

Flights from Phoenix to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via San Diego

Ave. Duration: 3h 25m
When: Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price: $65–350

Flights from Phoenix to San Francisco International Airport

Ave. Duration: 2h
When: Every day
Estimated price: $45–250

Flights from Phoenix to San Francisco International Airport via Las Vegas

Ave. Duration: 3h 38m
When: Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
Estimated price: $45–250

Flights from Tucson to Oakland International Airport via Phoenix

Ave. Duration: 4h 7m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $90–480

Flights from Tucson to Oakland International Airport via Los Angeles

Ave. Duration: 4h 30m
When: Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
Estimated price: $90–490

Flights from Tucson to Oakland International Airport via San Diego

Ave. Duration: 4h 23m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $95–500

Flights from Tucson to Oakland International Airport via Las Vegas

Ave. Duration: 4h 21m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $90–480

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