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How to Travel from

Palo Alto to Rancho Santa Margarita

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Transport providers

Airlines

Spirit Airlines

Website:
spirit.com
Plane from Oakland International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$53.65–$281.00

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
1h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.50–$408.72

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$76.64–$459.82

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.50–$472.59

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$121.34–$383.18
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.73–$434.27
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Ontario
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$102.18–$332.09
Plane from Oakland International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.27–$498.13
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Ontario
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.95–$383.18

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.39–$8.30
Train from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound to Santa
Ave. Duration:
19 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$5.49–$7.02

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Jose to Los
Ave. Duration:
10h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$51.09–$178.82
Train from Los Angeles to Irvine
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$8.30–$76.64
Train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$7.66–$76.64
Bus from Los Angeles to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Anaheim
Ave. Duration:
8h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$29.38–$204.36

Hoang Express

Phone:
+1 714-839-3500
Website:
xedohoang.com/en
Bus from San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich to Chinatown
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$57.75

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Rancho Santa Margarita?

The cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Rancho Santa Margarita is to drive which costs $70.65 - $108.70 and takes 6h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Rancho Santa Margarita?

The fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Rancho Santa Margarita is to Caltrain and fly which takes 3h 31m and costs $130.43 - $282.61 .

Is there a direct bus between Palo Alto and Rancho Santa Margarita?

No, there is no direct bus from Palo Alto to Rancho Santa Margarita. However, there are services departing from El Camino & Oxford and arriving at Corta-Santa Margarita via San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich, Alameda St & College St, Los Angeles, Camino Capistrano-Old Mission and Paseo De Valencia-Calle De Los Caballeros. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 5m.

How far is it from Palo Alto to Rancho Santa Margarita?

The distance between Palo Alto and Rancho Santa Margarita is 664 km. The road distance is 655 km.

How do I travel from Palo Alto to Rancho Santa Margarita without a car?

The best way to get from Palo Alto to Rancho Santa Margarita without a car is to bus which takes 12h 52m and costs $36.96 - $195.65 .

How long does it take to get from Palo Alto to Rancho Santa Margarita?

It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Palo Alto to Rancho Santa Margarita, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palo Alto to Rancho Santa Margarita bus from?

Palo Alto to Rancho Santa Margarita bus services, operated by Hoang Express, depart from San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich station.

Train or bus from Palo Alto to Rancho Santa Margarita?

The best way to get from Palo Alto to Rancho Santa Margarita is to bus which takes 12h 52m and costs $36.96 - $195.65 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $86.96 - $271.74 and takes 14h 22m.

Where does the Palo Alto to Rancho Santa Margarita bus arrive?

Palo Alto to Rancho Santa Margarita bus services, operated by Hoang Express, arrive at Chinatown Station.

Can I drive from Palo Alto to Rancho Santa Margarita?

Yes, the driving distance between Palo Alto to Rancho Santa Margarita is 655 km. It takes approximately 6h 51m to drive from Palo Alto to Rancho Santa Margarita.

Where can I stay near Rancho Santa Margarita?

There are 296+ hotels available in Rancho Santa Margarita. Prices start at $66.33 per night.
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