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Riverside to Palo Alto

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Eleven ways to Travel from Riverside to Palo Alto

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Cheapest
By car (654 km)
6 h 52 min
654 km.
from $35
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Plane to Palo Alto (San Francisco International Airport)
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Rideshare
6 h 52 min
654 km.
from $8.53
Bus, Plane (Bus to Ontario International Airport)
4 h 15 min
576 km.
from $10.87
Train
13 h 10 min
576 km.
from $145.33
Bus via Los Angeles
11 h 22 min
576 km.
from $72.48
Bus, Plane (Bus to Ontario International Airport)
4 h 18 min
576 km.
from $10.87
Train, Plane (Train to John Wayne Airport Orange County)
5 h 48 min
576 km.
from $127.68
Train, Plane (Train to John Wayne Airport Orange County)
5 h 52 min
576 km.
from $169.42
Bus, Plane (Bus to Ontario International Airport)
5 h 51 min
576 km.
from $10.87
Train, Plane (Train)
7 h 15 min
576 km.
from $196.58

Transport providers

Airlines

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Ontario International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.60–$420.98
Plane from John Wayne Airport Orange County to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.33–$408.22

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Ontario International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$53.58–$178.60
Plane from John Wayne Airport Orange County to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$76.54–$459.25

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from John Wayne Airport Orange County to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.33–$472.00

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Ontario International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.19–$395.46
Plane from Ontario International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$114.81–$357.19
Plane from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.81–$369.95
Plane from Ontario International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$420.98
Plane from Long Beach Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.68–$318.92

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to California
Ave. Duration:
18 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$5.49–$7.02
Train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to California
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.38–$8.29

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to San
Ave. Duration:
9h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$51.03–$178.60
Train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Santa
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$7.65–$76.54
Bus from Riverside to Ontario
Ave. Duration:
25 min
Frequency:
Twice daily

Metrolink Trains

Phone:
(800) 371-LINK (5465)
Website:
metrolinktrains.com
Train from Riverside-Downtown station to L.
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$12.76–$16.58
Train from Riverside-Downtown station to Tustin
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$10.21–$12.76

Metro Los Angeles

Phone:
+1-323-466-3876
Email:
Website:
metro.net
Train from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Del
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.77–$2.03

Bus operators

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$8.29–$44.65

Tufesa

Phone:
+1 833 766 3553
Email:
Website:
tufesainternacional.com
Bus from Bloomington to San
Ave. Duration:
10h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$95.68–$127.57

Long Beach Transit

Website:
ridelbt.com/
Bus from Del Amo Station Bay 2 to Del
Ave. Duration:
17 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$1.44

Hoang Express

Phone:
+1 714-839-3500
Email:
Website:
xedohoang.com/en
Bus from Chinatown Station to San
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$57.67

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Riverside to Palo Alto is to bus via Los Angeles which costs $54.35 - $97.83 and takes 11h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Riverside to Palo Alto is to train and fly which takes 5h 48m and costs $86.96 - $217.39 .

Is there a direct bus between Riverside and Palo Alto?

No, there is no direct bus from Riverside to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from Magnolia + Sunnyside and arriving at El Camino & Churchill via Va Barton @ Benton Wb Ns, Bloomington and King & Virginia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Riverside and Palo Alto?

No, there is no direct train from Riverside station to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from Riverside-Downtown station and arriving at California Avenue Caltrain Northbound via Los Angeles and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 10m.

How far is it from Riverside to Palo Alto?

The distance between Riverside and Palo Alto is 604 km. The road distance is 654.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Riverside to Palo Alto without a car is to bus via Los Angeles which takes 11h 22m and costs $54.35 - $97.83 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Riverside to Palo Alto, including transfers.

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

Riverside to Palo Alto bus services, operated by Tufesa, depart from Bloomington station.

Where do I catch the Riverside to Palo Alto train from?

Riverside to Palo Alto train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Riverside-Downtown station.

Train, bus or fly from Riverside to Palo Alto?

The best way to get from Riverside to Palo Alto is to bus via Los Angeles which takes 11h 22m and costs $54.35 - $97.83 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $54.35 - $173.91 and takes 13h 10m. There are no good options to bus between Riverside to Palo Alto.

Where does the Riverside to Palo Alto bus arrive?

Riverside to Palo Alto bus services, operated by Tufesa, arrive at San Jose - King Rd station.

Where does the Riverside to Palo Alto train arrive?

Riverside to Palo Alto train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L. A. Union Station station.

Can I drive from Riverside to Palo Alto?

Yes, the driving distance between Riverside to Palo Alto is 655 km. It takes approximately 6h 52m to drive from Riverside to Palo Alto.

Where can I stay near Palo Alto?

There are 588+ hotels available in Palo Alto. Prices start at $57.96 per night.
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