What is the cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Sea Ranch?

The cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Sea Ranch is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Sea Ranch?

The fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Sea Ranch is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs $25 - $40.

How far is it from Palo Alto to Sea Ranch?

The distance between Palo Alto and Sea Ranch is 154 miles. The road distance is 142.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Palo Alto to Sea Ranch without a car is to Caltrain and bus which takes 7h 16m and costs $35 - $65.

How long does it take to get from Palo Alto to Sea Ranch?

It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Palo Alto to Sea Ranch, including transfers.

Can I drive from Palo Alto to Sea Ranch?

Yes, the driving distance between Palo Alto to Sea Ranch is 142 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Palo Alto to Sea Ranch.

Where can I stay near Sea Ranch?

There are 181+ hotels available in Sea Ranch.

Palo Alto to Sea Ranch - 5 ways to travel via train, Caltrain, ferry, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Palo Alto to Sea Ranch 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 Northbound
2. Take the ferry from San Francisco Ferry Terminal-Gate C to Larkspur Ferry Terminal
3. Take the train from SMART Larkspur to SMART Windsor
4. Drive from SMART Windsor to Sea Ranch
6h 41m
$26–49
Caltrain, bus
1. Take the train from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound
2. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Santa Rosa Transit Mall101
3. Take the bus from 2nd Street Transit Mall to Sea Ranch Lodge95
7h 16m
$38–65
Drive 141.4 mi
1. Drive from Palo Alto to Sea Ranch141.4 mi
2h 55m
$26–38
Bus via San Francisco
1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to San Bruno BART-Bay 5Ecr
2. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Santa Rosa Transit Mall101
3. Take the bus from 2nd Street Transit Mall to Sea Ranch Lodge95
8h 1m
$34–62
Bus
1. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Sonoma Co Airport TerminalSonoma County Airport
2. Take the bus from Sonoma County Airport to Sea Ranch Lodge95
8h 26m
$42–116

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Palo Alto to Sea Ranch.

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Distance: 153.4 mi
Duration: 6h 41m

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

You can take a bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to Sea Ranch via San Bruno BART-Bay 5, San Bruno, Montgomery Street, Mission St & 2nd St, 2nd Street Transit Mall, and Sea Ranch Lodge in around 8h 1m.

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