What is the cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Point Arena?

The cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Point Arena is to Caltrain and bus which costs $24 - $50 and takes 7h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Point Arena?

The fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Point Arena is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs $29 - $45.

How far is it from Palo Alto to Point Arena?

The distance between Palo Alto and Point Arena is 176 miles. The road distance is 162.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Palo Alto to Point Arena without a car is to Caltrain and bus which takes 7h 58m and costs $24 - $50.

How long does it take to get from Palo Alto to Point Arena?

It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Palo Alto to Point Arena, including transfers.

Can I drive from Palo Alto to Point Arena?

Yes, the driving distance between Palo Alto to Point Arena is 162 miles. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Palo Alto to Point Arena.

Where can I stay near Point Arena?

There are 284+ hotels available in Point Arena.

Palo Alto to Point Arena - 4 ways to travel via train, Caltrain, car, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Palo Alto to Point Arena by train, car, or bus

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

Caltrain, train, drive
best
1. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain
2. Take the train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Windsortrain
3. Drive from SMART Windsor to Point Arenacar
6h 8m
$32–51
Caltrain, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain
2. Take the bus from North Point St & Jones St to Santa Rosa Transit Mallbus 172
3. Take the bus from 2nd Street Transit Mall to Point Arena Pharmacybus 95
7h 58m
$24–48
Drive 161.2 mi
1. Drive from Palo Alto to Point Arenacar 161.2 mi
3h 26m
$30–43
Bus
1. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Sonoma Co Airport Terminalbus Sonoma County Airport
2. Take the bus from Sonoma County Airport to Point Arena Pharmacybus 95
8h 20m
$33–103

Palo Alto to Point Arena by train and bus

7Weekly Services

7h 58mAverage Duration

$24Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Palo Alto to Point Arena.

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Distance: 174.7 mi
Duration: 6h 8m

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

You can take a train from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound to Point Arena Pharmacy via Millbrae Caltrain Northbound, Millbrae BART-Bay 12 West Busway, SFO Airport Terminal 2-Lower Level, San Francisco Airport, and Sonoma County Airport in around 8h 20m.

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