There are 8 ways to get from Upland to Palo Alto by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus
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Fly Ontario International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
best- Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane ONT - SJC
3h 29m$309–761Bus via Los Angeles
cheapest- Take the bus from Montclair Transcenter to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0901 / ...
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
10h 4m$63–113Train
- Take the train from Upland to L.A. Union Stationtrain SB Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
12h 52m$243–378Drive 386.5 mi
- Drive from Upland to Palo Altocar 386.5 mi
6h 35m$67–96Fly Ontario International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain
- Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane ONT - SFO
- Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to California Avenue Caltrain Southboundtrain
3h 42m$85–360Fly Ontario International Airport to Oakland International Airport, train
- Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane ONT - OAK
- Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Santa Clara Amtraktrain
5h 12m$73–346Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Take the train from Upland to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane BUR - SJC
6h$221–780Bus
- Take the bus from 285 S East End Ave - Pomona to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus Nogales
13h 31m$84–120
Upland to Palo Alto by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Upland to Palo Alto is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Upland to Palo Alto is to fly which takes 3h 29m and costs $300 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Upland to Palo Alto station. However, there are services departing from Arrow Highway @ 2nd Avenue and arriving at San Jose Diridon Station via Montclair Transcenter and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Upland to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from Upland and arriving at California Avenue Caltrain Northbound via Los Angeles and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 52m.
The distance between Upland and Palo Alto is 356 miles. The road distance is 388.7 miles.
The best way to get from Upland to Palo Alto without a car is to bus via Los Angeles which takes 10h 4m and costs $60 - $120.
It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Upland to Palo Alto, including transfers.
Upland to Palo Alto bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Montclair Transcenter station.
Upland to Palo Alto train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Upland station.
The best way to get from Upland to Palo Alto is to fly which takes 3h 29m and costs $300 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus via Los Angeles, which costs $60 - $120 and takes 10h 4m, you could also train, which costs $240 - $380 and takes 12h 52m.
What companies run services between Upland, CA, USA and Palo Alto, CA, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arrow Highway @ 2nd Avenue to California Avenue Caltrain Northbound via Montclair Transit Center, Montclair Transcenter, Los Angeles Union Station, San Jose Diridon Station, and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound in around 10h 4m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $60–340
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ontario International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–220
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Ontario International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–220
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Upland to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Upland to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–360
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Santa Clara Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- Cal Train
Train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to California Avenue Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $5–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Montclair Transcenter to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- Tufesa
Bus from 285 S East End Ave - Pomona to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–110
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $80–110
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Booking & Getting There
Upland to Palo Alto bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Upland to Palo Alto train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Upland to Palo Alto is 389 miles. It takes approximately 6h 35m to drive from Upland to Palo Alto.
There are 486+ hotels available in Palo Alto.