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Philadelphia to Palo Alto

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Airlines

JetBlue Airways

Website:
jetblue.com/
Plane from John F. Kennedy International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.27–$613.09

Spirit Airlines

Website:
spirit.com
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
14h 36m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$95.79–$408.72

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$166.04–$625.86
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
9h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$166.04–$766.36
Plane from Newark Liberty International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.50–$702.50
Plane from John F. Kennedy International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 46m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.27–$625.86

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
8h 49m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.68–$370.41
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
8h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$281.00–$434.27
Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
8h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$293.77–$447.04
Plane from Newark Liberty International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
8h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.91–$344.86
Plane from John F. Kennedy International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 44m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$217.14–$332.09
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
8h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$306.54–$459.82

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.91–$830.22
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
9h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.91–$766.36
Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$204.36–$702.50
Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
9h 9m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.91–$766.36
Plane from Newark Liberty International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.50–$702.50

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
8h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.41–$293.77
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
12h 3m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$95.79–$370.41

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from Newark Liberty International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.50–$702.50
Plane from John F. Kennedy International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
7h 1m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.27–$562.00

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
9h 2m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$178.82–$485.36
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
8h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$217.14–$574.77
Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$191.59–$510.91
Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$217.14–$600.31
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
11h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.91–$613.09

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$19.16–$102.18
Train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
17h 16m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.64–$281.00
Train from Chicago Union Station to Richmond
Ave. Duration:
2d 4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$217.14–$766.36
Train from 30th Street Station to BWI
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$15.33–$95.79
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$12.77–$89.41
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$14.05–$89.41
Train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Santa
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$7.66–$76.64
Train from 30th Street Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
26h 45m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$108.57–$357.63

Amtrak Northeast Regional

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington
Ave. Duration:
1h 56m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.82–$242.68
Train from 30th Street Station to BWI
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$24.27–$242.68
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$21.71–$242.68
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$22.99–$242.68

Amtrak Acela

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington
Ave. Duration:
1h 43m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$40.87–$485.36
Train from 30th Street Station to BWI
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.76–$459.82
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$33.21–$447.04

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Richmond to Millbrae
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.13–$15.33

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Philadelphia to St
Ave. Duration:
20h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$70.25–$434.27
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los
Ave. Duration:
39h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$153.27–$830.22

Hoang Express

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

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Palo Alto is to fly which costs $76.09 - $217.39 and takes 8h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Palo Alto is to fly which takes 8h 50m and costs $76.09 - $217.39 .

Is there a direct train between Philadelphia and Palo Alto?

No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at California Avenue Caltrain Southbound via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville Amtrak, Chicago Union Station, Richmond and Millbrae Caltrain Southbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 5h.

How far is it from Philadelphia to Palo Alto?

The distance between Philadelphia and Palo Alto is 4095 km. The road distance is 4671.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Palo Alto without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 21h and costs $239.13 - $1195.65 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 50m to get from Philadelphia to Palo Alto, including transfers.

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

Philadelphia to Palo Alto train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from 30th Street Station.

Bus or fly from Philadelphia to Palo Alto?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Palo Alto is to fly which takes 8h 50m and costs $76.09 - $217.39 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $239.13 - $1195.65 and takes 2 days 21h.

What is the time difference between Philadelphia and Palo Alto?

Palo Alto is 3h behind Philadelphia. It is currently 05:05 in Philadelphia and 02:05 in Palo Alto.

Where does the Philadelphia to Palo Alto train arrive?

Philadelphia to Palo Alto train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Can I drive from Philadelphia to Palo Alto?

Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Palo Alto is 4671 km. It takes approximately 45h 21m to drive from Philadelphia 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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