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

The cheapest way to get from Windsor to Palo Alto is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 1h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Windsor to Palo Alto is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs $17 - $26.

How far is it from Windsor to Palo Alto?

The distance between Windsor and Palo Alto is 99 miles. The road distance is 96.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Windsor to Palo Alto without a car is to train and line 101 bus and Caltrain which takes 3h 45m and costs $16 - $29.

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

It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Windsor to Palo Alto, including transfers.

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

Windsor to Palo Alto bus services, operated by Groome Transportation, depart from Sonoma Co Airport Terminal station.

Where does the Windsor to Palo Alto bus arrive?

Windsor to Palo Alto bus services, operated by Groome Transportation, arrive at San Francisco Airport station.

Can I drive from Windsor to Palo Alto?

Yes, the driving distance between Windsor to Palo Alto is 97 miles. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Windsor to Palo Alto.

Where can I stay near Palo Alto?

There are 485+ hotels available in Palo Alto.

Windsor to Palo Alto - 4 ways to travel via train, line 101 bus, and Caltrain

Q: Is there a direct bus between Windsor and Palo Alto?

No, there is no direct bus from Windsor to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from Windsor Rd & Windsor Depot and arriving at Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 via Sonoma Co Airport Terminal, SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level and Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.

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

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Train, line 101 bus, Caltrain
best
1. Take the train from SMART Windsor to SMART San Rafaeltrain
2. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Hyde St & Grove Stbus 101
3. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to California Avenue Caltrain Southboundtrain
3h 45m
$16–28
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from SMART Windsor to SMART San Rafaeltrain Smart
2. Take the bus from San Bruno BART-Bay 8 Outer Busway to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus Ecr
4h 46m
$12–26
Drive 96.1 mi
1. Drive from Windsor to Palo Altocar 96.1 mi
1h 50m
$18–26
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sonoma Co Airport Terminal to San Francisco Airportbus San Francisco Airport
2. Take the bus from Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus Ecr / ...
5h 7m
$29–84

Windsor to Palo Alto by train, bus, and tram

144Weekly Services

3h 45mAverage Duration

$16Cheapest Price

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Distance: 98.9 mi
Duration: 3h 45m

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

You can take a bus from Windsor Rd & Windsor Depot to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 via Sonoma Co Airport Terminal, San Francisco Airport, SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level, and Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 in around 5h 7m.

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