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

The cheapest way to get from Modesto to Palo Alto is to bus and BART which costs $11 - $16 and takes 5h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Modesto to Palo Alto is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs $14 - $22.

How far is it from Modesto to Palo Alto?

The distance between Modesto and Palo Alto is 105 miles. The road distance is 80.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Modesto to Palo Alto without a car is to line 70 bus and train which takes 3h 56m and costs $18 - $24.

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

It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Modesto to Palo Alto, including transfers.

Can I drive from Modesto to Palo Alto?

Yes, the driving distance between Modesto to Palo Alto is 80 miles. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Modesto to Palo Alto.

Where can I stay near Palo Alto?

There are 548+ hotels available in Palo Alto.

Modesto to Palo Alto - 4 ways to travel via train, line 70 bus, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Modesto to Palo Alto by bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or subway

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Line 70 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to ACE Lathrop Station70
2. Take the train from Lathrop Station to Santa Clara StationACETrain
3h 56m
$18–24
Bus, BART
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Station90
2. Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Daly City
3. Take the bus from Daly City BART-Bay 1 to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1Ecr
5h 5m
$11–16
Bus
1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to StocktonGreyhound US0831 / ...
2. Take the bus from Stockton to San JoseAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 10m
Drive 80 mi
1. Drive from Modesto to Palo Alto80 mi
1h 43m
$15–22

Modesto to Palo Alto by bus and train

20Weekly Services

3h 56mAverage Duration

$18Cheapest Price

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Distance: 104.6 mi
Duration: 3h 56m

What companies run services between Modesto, CA, USA and Palo Alto, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Modesto Bus Stop to California Avenue Caltrain Northbound via Stockton, Stockton, San Jose, and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound in around 4h 10m.

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