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 bus which costs $18 - $45 and takes 8h 6m.

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.

Is there a direct bus between Palo Alto and Point Arena?

No, there is no direct bus from Palo Alto to Point Arena. However, there are services departing from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St and arriving at Point Arena Pharmacy via Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A and 2nd Street Transit Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.

How far is it from Palo Alto to Point Arena?

The distance between Palo Alto and Point Arena is 174 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 bus which takes 8h 6m and costs $18 - $45.

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

It takes approximately 7h 7m to get from Palo Alto to Point Arena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palo Alto to Point Arena bus from?

Palo Alto to Point Arena bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St station.

Where does the Palo Alto to Point Arena bus arrive?

Palo Alto to Point Arena bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37 station.

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 188+ hotels available in Point Arena.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Palo Alto to Point Arena by train, ferry, 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, ferry, train, drive
best
1. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain
2. Take the ferry from San Francisco Ferry Terminal-Gate C to Larkspur Ferry Terminalferry
3. Take the train from SMART Larkspur to SMART Windsortrain
4. Drive from SMART Windsor to Point Arenacar
7h 7m
$30–54
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St to Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37bus Epx
2. Take the bus from Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A to Santa Rosa Transit Mallbus 101 / ...
3. Take the bus from 2nd Street Transit Mall to Point Arena Pharmacybus 95
8h 6m
$18–42
Drive 161.2 mi
1. Drive from Palo Alto to Point Arenacar 161.2 mi
3h 26m
$30–43
Bus via Millbrae BART-Bay 12 West Busway
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
9h 2m
$29–99

Palo Alto to Point Arena by bus

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8h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 173.4 mi
Duration: 7h 7m

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

You can take a bus from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St to Point Arena Pharmacy via Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37, Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A, and 2nd Street Transit Mall in around 8h 6m.

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