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

The cheapest way to get from Sea Ranch to Palo Alto is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sea Ranch to Palo Alto is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs $25 - $40.

How far is it from Sea Ranch to Palo Alto?

The distance between Sea Ranch and Palo Alto is 156 miles. The road distance is 141.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sea Ranch to Palo Alto without a car is to bus and Caltrain via San Francisco which takes 6h 25m and costs $35 - $70.

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

It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Sea Ranch to Palo Alto, including transfers.

Can I drive from Sea Ranch to Palo Alto?

Yes, the driving distance between Sea Ranch to Palo Alto is 142 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Sea Ranch to Palo Alto.

Where can I stay near Palo Alto?

There are 509+ hotels available in Palo Alto.

Sea Ranch to Palo Alto - 6 ways to travel via train, car, ferry, and Caltrain

There are 6 ways to get from Sea Ranch to Palo Alto by car, train, ferry, 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.

Drive, train, ferry, Caltrain
best
1. Drive from Sea Ranch to SMART Windsorcar
2. Take the train from SMART Windsor to SMART Larkspurtrain
3. Take the ferry from Larkspur Ferry Terminal to San Francisco Ferry Terminal-Gate Cferry
4. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to California Avenue Caltrain Southboundtrain
6h 3m
$27–50
Drive 140.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Sea Ranch to Palo Altocar 140.9 mi
2h 56m
$26–38
Bus, Caltrain via San Francisco
1. Take the bus from Sea Ranch Lodge to 2nd Street Transit Mallbus 95
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
6h 25m
$37–66
Bus, Caltrain
1. Take the bus from Sea Ranch Lodge to 2nd Street Transit Mallbus 95
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
6h 29m
$37–66
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sea Ranch Lodge to 2nd Street Transit Mallbus 95
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
7h 34m
$33–63
Bus, line 397 bus
1. Take the bus from Sea Ranch Lodge to Sonoma County Airportbus 95
2. Take the bus from Sonoma Co Airport Terminal to San Francisco Airportbus
3. Take the bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to University Ave & Lincoln Avebus 397
7h 57m
$41–114

Questions & Answers

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

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Distance: 155.3 mi
Duration: 6h 3m

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

You can take a vehicle from Sea Ranch to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 via Sea Ranch Lodge, Santa Rosa Transit Mall, Mission St & 2nd St, Montgomery Street, San Bruno, and San Bruno BART-Bay 8 Outer Busway in around 7h 34m.

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