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Santa Monica, United States of America → Palo Alto, United States of America

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Five ways to Travel from Santa Monica to Palo Alto

Composite routes from Santa Monica to Palo Alto

Cheapest
Other

Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.85–$548.54
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.43–$395.46

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.85–$191.35
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$62.51–$229.62

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.92–$433.73

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$16.58–$140.33

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.85–$318.92
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.43–$395.46

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.54–$369.95
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.19–$255.14
Plane from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$102.05–$344.44
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$382.71
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

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Van Nuys to San
Ave. Duration:
9h 28m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$49.75–$178.60
Train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Santa
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$7.65–$76.54

Metro Los Angeles

Phone:
+1-323-466-3876
Website:
metro.net
Train from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.59–$2.03
Train from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Pico
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.53–$2.03
Train from Pico Station to Del
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes

Bus operators

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 20m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$33.17–$114.81

CBX Cross Border Express

Website:
crossborderxpress.com/en/
Bus from San Fernando - Pacoima to 1642
Ave. Duration:
7h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.78–$95.68

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

Big Blue Bus

Phone:
+1 310-451-5444
Website:
bigbluebus.com
Bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to Aviation/Lax
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.15–$1.53

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Santa Monica to Palo Alto is to bus which costs $33.70 - $108.70 and takes 8h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santa Monica to Palo Alto is to line 3 bus and fly which takes 4h 17m and costs $65.22 - $217.39 .

Is there a direct bus between Santa Monica and Palo Alto?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Monica to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from Santa Monica Eb & Lincoln Ns and arriving at El Camino & Churchill via Westwood / Le Conte, San Fernando - Pacoima and King & Story. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 40m.

How far is it from Santa Monica to Palo Alto?

The distance between Santa Monica and Palo Alto is 601 km. The road distance is 573.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Santa Monica to Palo Alto without a car is to bus which takes 8h 33m and costs $33.70 - $108.70 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Santa Monica to Palo Alto, including transfers.

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

Santa Monica to Palo Alto bus services, operated by CBX Cross Border Express, depart from San Fernando - Pacoima station.

Train, bus or fly from Santa Monica to Palo Alto?

The best way to get from Santa Monica to Palo Alto is to bus which takes 8h 33m and costs $33.70 - $108.70 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $163.04 and takes 12h 58m. There are no good options to fly between Santa Monica to Palo Alto.

Where does the Santa Monica to Palo Alto bus arrive?

Santa Monica to Palo Alto bus services, operated by CBX Cross Border Express, arrive at 1642 Story Rd - San Jose station.

Can I drive from Santa Monica to Palo Alto?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Monica to Palo Alto is 573 km. It takes approximately 5h 58m to drive from Santa Monica 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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