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

The cheapest way to get from Willits to Palo Alto is to bus and Caltrain which costs $30 - $60 and takes 6h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Willits to Palo Alto is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs $30 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Willits and Palo Alto?

No, there is no direct bus from Willits to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from Babcock Park and arriving at San Francisco Airport via Sonoma Co Airport Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.

How far is it from Willits to Palo Alto?

The distance between Willits and Palo Alto is 177 miles. The road distance is 169.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Willits to Palo Alto without a car is to bus which takes 6h 1m and costs $40 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Willits to Palo Alto, including transfers.

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

Willits to Palo Alto bus services, operated by Mendocino Transit Authority, depart from Babcock Park station.

Where does the Willits to Palo Alto bus arrive?

Willits to Palo Alto bus services, operated by Mendocino Transit Authority, arrive at Sonoma County Airport station.

Can I drive from Willits to Palo Alto?

Yes, the driving distance between Willits to Palo Alto is 170 miles. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Willits to Palo Alto.

Where can I stay near Palo Alto?

There are 479+ hotels available in Palo Alto.

Willits to Palo Alto - 4 ways to travel via bus, ferry, Caltrain, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Willits to Palo Alto by bus, ferry, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Babcock Park to Sonoma County Airportbus 65
2. Take the bus from Sonoma Co Airport Terminal to San Francisco Airportbus San Francisco Airport
6h 1m
$43–116
Drive 168.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Willits to Palo Altocar 168.9 mi
3h 10m
$31–45
Bus, ferry, Caltrain
1. Take the bus from Willits Calif Western Railroad Depot Amtrak to Petalumabus
2. Take the ferry from Larkspur Ferry Terminal to Oracle Park Ferry Terminalferry
3. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to California Avenue Caltrain Southboundtrain
7h 6m
$54–74
Bus, Caltrain
1. Take the bus from Pear Tree Center - Ross to 2nd Street Transit Mallbus 65
2. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Battery St & Sacramento Stbus 172
3. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to California Avenue Caltrain Southboundtrain
6h 56m
$31–60

Willits to Palo Alto by bus, foot, subway, and train

13Weekly Services

6h 1mAverage Duration

$43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 176.1 mi
Duration: 6h 1m

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

You can take a bus from Babcock Park to California Avenue Caltrain Southbound via Sonoma Co Airport Terminal, San Francisco Airport, San Francisco International Airport, Millbrae, and Millbrae Caltrain Southbound in around 6h 1m.

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