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

The cheapest way to get from Vacaville to Palo Alto is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vacaville to Palo Alto is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs $14 - $21.

How far is it from Vacaville to Palo Alto?

The distance between Vacaville and Palo Alto is 103 miles. The road distance is 79.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Vacaville to Palo Alto without a car is to bus and BART and Caltrain which takes 3h 16m and costs $20 - $26.

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

It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Vacaville to Palo Alto, including transfers.

Can I drive from Vacaville to Palo Alto?

Yes, the driving distance between Vacaville to Palo Alto is 79 miles. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Vacaville to Palo Alto.

Where can I stay near Palo Alto?

There are 500+ hotels available in Palo Alto.

Vacaville to Palo Alto - 3 ways to travel via bus, BART, Caltrain, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Vacaville to Palo Alto by bus, subway, train, or car

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Bus, BART, Caltrain
best
1. Take the bus from Vacaville Transportation Center to North Concord Stationbus 40
2. Take the subway from North Concord / Martinez to Embarcaderosubway
3. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to California Avenue Caltrain Southboundtrain
3h 16m
$20–26
Bus, BART
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vacaville Transportation Center to North Concord Stationbus 40
2. Take the subway from North Concord / Martinez to San Brunosubway
3. Take the bus from San Bruno BART-Bay 8 Outer Busway to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus Ecr
4h 6m
$15–20
Drive 79 mi
1. Drive from Vacaville to Palo Altocar 79 mi
1h 36m
$15–21

Vacaville to Palo Alto by bus, subway, tram, and train

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3h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 102.5 mi
Duration: 3h 16m

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

There is no direct connection from Vacaville to Palo Alto. However, you can take the bus to North Concord Station, walk to North Concord / Martinez, take the subway to Embarcadero, walk to Metro Embarcadero Station, take the vehicle to King St & 4th St, walk to San Francisco Caltrain Southbound, then take the train to California Avenue Caltrain Southbound. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vacaville Transportation Center to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 via North Concord Station, North Concord / Martinez, San Bruno, and San Bruno BART-Bay 8 Outer Busway in around 4h 6m.

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