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San Francisco, United States of America → Palo Alto, Mexico

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Eleven ways to Travel from San Francisco to Palo Alto

Composite routes from San Francisco to Palo Alto

Cheapest
Other

Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Aguascalientes
Ave. Duration:
9h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$228.26–$1,032.61
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Guadalajara
Ave. Duration:
3h 38m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$206.52–$652.17

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Aguascalientes
Ave. Duration:
8h 32m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$217.39–$869.57
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Guadalajara
Ave. Duration:
7h 21m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$163.04–$706.52
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Aguascalientes
Ave. Duration:
10h 58m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$282.61–$760.87

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Aguascalientes
Ave. Duration:
8h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$250.00–$978.26

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Guadalajara
Ave. Duration:
3h 38m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$206.52–$652.17

Aeroméxico

Website:
aeromexico.com/es-mx
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Aguascalientes
Ave. Duration:
8h 32m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$217.39–$869.57
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Guadalajara
Ave. Duration:
7h 21m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$163.04–$706.52
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Aguascalientes
Ave. Duration:
10h 58m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$282.61–$760.87

Viva Aerobus

Website:
vivaaerobus.com
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Guadalajara
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$173.91–$478.26

Volaris

Website:
volaris.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Aguascalientes
Ave. Duration:
5h 26m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$173.91–$445.65
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Guadalajara
Ave. Duration:
3h 43m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$173.91
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Del
Ave. Duration:
3h 41m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$184.78–$489.13
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Guadalajara
Ave. Duration:
3h 38m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$391.30
Plane from Oakland International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
3h 26m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$195.65–$489.13
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Aguascalientes
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$239.13–$652.17

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$9.24–$11.96

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Oakland to Los
Ave. Duration:
12h 2m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$46.74–$163.04

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Berryessa
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$7.07–$9.78
Train from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$5.33–$7.07

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Tijuana
Ave. Duration:
14h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$35.87–$239.13

Primera Plus

Phone:
+52 477 710 0060
Website:
primeraplus.com.mx/
Bus from Nueva Central Camionera de Guadalajara Mod 1 to Aguascalientes
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$11.96–$31.52

Chihuahuenses

Phone:
+52 55 4440 3187
Website:
chihuahuenses.com.mx/
Bus from Tijuana to Aguascalientes
Ave. Duration:
36h 5m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$152.17–$304.35

Omnibus de Mexico

Phone:
+52 55 5141 4300
Website:
odm.com.mx/
Bus from Guadalajara Airport to Aguascalientes
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.04–$52.17
Bus from Nueva Central Camionera de Guadalajara Mod 6 to Aguascalientes
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$11.96–$51.09

Tufesa Mexico

Phone:
+52 644 410 2444
Website:
tufesa.com.mx/
Bus from San Jose to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
43h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$152.17–$260.87

Conexiones Tornado

Phone:
+52 81 2152 6736
Website:
tornadobus.com
Bus from Zacatecas to Aguascalientes
Ave. Duration:
1h 42m
Frequency:
Once daily

ACN Autobuses

Phone:
+52 664 299 0487
Website:
acnautobuses.com/
Bus from Modesto to Ixtlán
Ave. Duration:
44h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$92.39–$184.78

Transportes Frontera

Phone:
+52 55 4440 3187
Website:
transportesfrontera.com.mx/
Bus from Aguascalientes to Chinampas
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$3.26–$9.78

TL Premium

Phone:
+52 449 913 0502
Website:
facebook.com/tl.premium1/
Bus from León to Aguascalientes
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$23.91–$97.83
Bus from Cuitzeo del Porvenir to Aguascalientes
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$39.13–$108.70
Bus from Ixtlán del Río to Aguascalientes
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$103.26–$119.57

Buses USA Tours

Phone:
+1 213 368 1172
Website:
busesusatours.com/
Bus from Los Angeles to Guadalajara
Ave. Duration:
28h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$163.04–$206.52

The S

Website:
stanrta.org/
Bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
5 times a day

Rojo de Los Altos

Phone:
+52 55 4440 3187
Website:
estrellablanca.com.mx/
Bus from Aguascalientes to Chinampas
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$3.26–$33.70

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Palo Alto?

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Palo Alto is to fly and bus which costs $108.70 - $250 and takes 10h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco to Palo Alto?

The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Palo Alto is to fly and taxi which takes 8h 43m and costs $195.65 - $478.26 .

How far is it from San Francisco to Palo Alto?

The distance between San Francisco and Palo Alto is 2689 km. The road distance is 3078 km.

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

The best way to get from San Francisco to Palo Alto without a car is to train and bus which takes 47h 37m and costs $228.26 - $423.91 .

How long does it take to get from San Francisco to Palo Alto?

It takes approximately 8h 43m to get from San Francisco to Palo Alto, including transfers.

What is the time difference between San Francisco and Palo Alto?

Palo Alto is 1h ahead of San Francisco. It is currently 09:25 in San Francisco and 10:25 in Palo Alto.

Can I drive from San Francisco to Palo Alto?

Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Palo Alto is 3078 km. It takes approximately 34h 25m to drive from San Francisco to Palo Alto.
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