What is the cheapest way to get from Monte Rio to Palo Alto?

The cheapest way to get from Monte Rio to Palo Alto is to bus which costs $14 - $23 and takes 6h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Monte Rio to Palo Alto?

The fastest way to get from Monte Rio to Palo Alto is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs $18 - $27.

Is there a direct bus between Monte Rio and Palo Alto?

No, there is no direct bus from Monte Rio to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from Main St & Moscow Rd and arriving at Clarke Ave & O'Connor St-Ravenswood Shopping Ctr via Santa Rosa Transit Mall and Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.

How far is it from Monte Rio to Palo Alto?

The distance between Monte Rio and Palo Alto is 116 miles. The road distance is 102.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Monte Rio to Palo Alto without a car is to train and ferry and Caltrain which takes 5h 9m and costs $80 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Monte Rio to Palo Alto?

It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Monte Rio to Palo Alto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Monte Rio to Palo Alto bus from?

Monte Rio to Palo Alto bus services, operated by Sonoma County Transit, depart from Main St & Moscow Rd station.

Where does the Monte Rio to Palo Alto bus arrive?

Monte Rio to Palo Alto bus services, operated by Sonoma County Transit, arrive at Santa Rosa Transit Mall station.

Can I drive from Monte Rio to Palo Alto?

Yes, the driving distance between Monte Rio to Palo Alto is 102 miles. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Monte Rio to Palo Alto.

Where can I stay near Palo Alto?

There are 950+ hotels available in Palo Alto.

Monte Rio to Palo Alto - 6 ways to travel via train, ferry, Caltrain, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Monte Rio to Palo Alto by train, ferry, bus, or car

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

Train, ferry, Caltrain
best
1. Take the train from SMART Windsor to SMART Larkspurtrain
2. Take the ferry from Larkspur Ferry Terminal to San Francisco Ferry Terminal-Gate Cferry
3. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to California Avenue Caltrain Southboundtrain
5h 9m
$82–112
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Main St & Moscow Rd to Santa Rosa Transit Mallbus 20 / ...
2. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Mission St & Fremont Stbus 101 / ...
3. Take the bus from Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37 to Clarke Ave & O'Connor St-Ravenswood Shopping Ctrbus Epx
6h 50m
$15–23
Bus, Caltrain via San Francisco
1. Take the bus from Main St & Moscow Rd to Santa Rosa Transit Mallbus 20 / ...
2. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Battery St & Sacramento Stbus 172
3. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to California Avenue Caltrain Southboundtrain
5h 16m
$21–29
Drive 101.8 mi
1. Drive from Monte Rio to Palo Altocar 101.8 mi
2h 13m
$19–27
Bus, Caltrain
1. Take the bus from Main St & Moscow Rd to Santa Rosa Transit Mallbus 20 / ...
2. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Mission St & 4th Stbus 101
3. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to California Avenue Caltrain Southboundtrain
5h 21m
$21–29
Bus via Daly City
1. Take the bus from Main St & Moscow Rd to Santa Rosa Transit Mallbus 20 / ...
2. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Mission St & 2nd Stbus 101
3. Take the bus from San Bruno BART-Bay 8 Outer Busway to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus Ecr
6h 25m
$17–26

Monte Rio to Palo Alto by bus, foot, tram, and train

35Weekly Services

5h 16mAverage Duration

$21Cheapest Price

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Distance: 115 mi
Duration: 5h 9m

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

You can take a bus from Main St & Moscow Rd to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 via Santa Rosa Transit Mall, Mission St & 2nd St, Montgomery Street, San Bruno, and San Bruno BART-Bay 8 Outer Busway in around 6h 25m.

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