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How to Travel from

Santa Ana to Palo Alto

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Airlines

Spirit Airlines

Website:
spirit.com
Plane from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$53.58–$280.65

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
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 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 John Wayne Airport Orange County to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.81–$369.95
Plane from Long Beach Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.68–$318.92
Plane from Ontario International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.19–$395.46
Plane from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$408.22

Train operators

Caltrain

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

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Santa Ana to Los
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$7.02–$76.54
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 Santa Ana station to Norwalk/
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$7.02–$8.93
Train from Santa Ana station to Riverside-Downtown
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$9.57–$12.12

Metro Los Angeles

Phone:
+1-323-466-3876
Website:
metro.net
Bus from Lakewood Blvd Station to Lakewood
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.03

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San
Ave. Duration:
8h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$29.34–$204.11

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San
Ave. Duration:
7h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.99–$121.19

Norwalk Transit System

Phone:
+1 562-929-5550
Website:
norwalk.org/city-hall/departments/norwalk-transit-system-nts
Bus from Metrolink Station to C
Ave. Duration:
17 min
Frequency:
Hourly

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Santa Ana to Palo Alto is to night bus which costs $38.04 - $119.57 and takes 10h.

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

The fastest way to get from Santa Ana to Palo Alto is to fly and Caltrain which takes 4h 49m and costs $81.52 - $206.52 .

Is there a direct train between Santa Ana and Palo Alto?

No, there is no direct train from Santa Ana to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana and arriving at California Avenue Caltrain Northbound via Los Angeles and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 33m.

How far is it from Santa Ana to Palo Alto?

The distance between Santa Ana and Palo Alto is 651 km. The road distance is 624.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Santa Ana to Palo Alto without a car is to bus which takes 8h 47m and costs $30.43 - $184.78 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Santa Ana to Palo Alto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Ana to Palo Alto train from?

Santa Ana to Palo Alto train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Ana station.

Train or bus from Santa Ana to Palo Alto?

The best way to get from Santa Ana to Palo Alto is to bus which takes 8h 47m and costs $30.43 - $184.78 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $54.35 - $228.26 and takes 12h 33m.

What is the time difference between Santa Ana and Palo Alto?

It is currently 10:31 at both, Santa Ana and Palo Alto.

Where does the Santa Ana to Palo Alto train arrive?

Santa Ana to Palo Alto train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Santa Ana to Palo Alto?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Ana to Palo Alto is 624 km. It takes approximately 6h 31m to drive from Santa Ana 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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