How to Travel from
Seattle to Palo Alto
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Seattle, United States of America → Palo Alto, United States of America
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Seattle to Palo Alto
Composite routes from Seattle to Palo Alto
Cheapest
14 h 23 min
Car
1344 km.
from $73
Other
22 h 38 min
1130 km.
from $226.28
4 h 52 min
Bus, Plane
1130 km.
from $264.67
6 h
Bus, Plane
1130 km.
from $193.02
Route Navigator Seattle - Palo Alto
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9 м
9 м
Turn left onto Madison Street
Madison Street, 62 м
62 м
Turn right onto 4th Avenue
4th Avenue, 93 м
93 м
Turn right onto Spring Street
Spring Street, 196 м
196 м
Turn right and take I 5 South toward Portland
Portland, I 5 South, 1 km 318 м
1 km 318 м
Keep left onto I 5 and take I 90 East, I 5 South toward Bellevue, Portland
Bellevue, Portland, I 90 East, I 5 South, 44 м
44 м
Keep right onto I 5 and take I 5 South toward Tacoma, Portland
Tacoma, Portland, I 5 South, 179 м
179 м
Keep left onto I 5 and drive toward Airport Way
Airport Way, 92 м
92 м
Keep left onto I 5 and take I 5 South toward Sea-Tac Airport
Sea-Tac Airport, I 5 South, 14 km 588 м
14 km 588 м
Keep left toward I 5 South, I 405 North
I 5 South, I 405 North, 35 km 330 м
35 km 330 м
Keep right onto I 5
203 km 963 м
203 km 963 м
Keep left onto I 5
694 km 61 м
694 km 61 м
Continue onto Cascade Wonderland Highway
Cascade Wonderland Highway, 207 km 115 м
207 km 115 м
Keep right onto I 505 and take I 505 South toward Winters, San Francisco
Winters, San Francisco, I 505 South, 78 km 895 м
78 km 895 м
Keep right onto Luther E Gibson Freeway and take I 680 toward Benicia, San Jose
Luther E Gibson Freeway, Benicia, San Jose, I 680, 34 km 902 м
34 km 902 м
Keep left onto I 680
10 km 956 м
10 km 956 м
Keep left onto I 680
13 km 658 м
13 km 658 м
Keep right and drive toward Crow Canyon Road
Crow Canyon Road, 457 м
457 м
Turn right onto Crow Canyon Road
Crow Canyon Road, 13 km 165 м
13 km 165 м
Turn slight right onto Crow Canyon Road
Crow Canyon Road, 159 м
159 м
Turn right onto Crow Canyon Road
Crow Canyon Road, 2 km 165 м
2 km 165 м
Keep left onto Redwood Road
Redwood Road, 2 km 641 м
2 km 641 м
Turn left onto Mission Boulevard
Mission Boulevard, 1 km 528 м
1 km 528 м
Keep right onto Jackson Street
Jackson Street, 3 km 684 м
3 km 684 м
Keep right and take I 880 South toward San Jose
San Jose, I 880 South, 1 km 589 м
1 km 589 м
Turn right onto Nimitz Freeway
Nimitz Freeway, 2 km 901 м
2 km 901 м
Keep left onto I 880
8 km 856 м
8 km 856 м
Keep right toward CA 84 West
CA 84 West, 372 м
372 м
Keep right and take CA 84 West toward Dumbarton Bridge
Dumbarton Bridge, CA 84 West, 2 km 638 м
2 km 638 м
Keep left onto CA 84
11 km 76 м
11 km 76 м
Turn left onto University Avenue
University Avenue, 3 km 305 м
3 km 305 м
Turn slight right onto University Avenue
University Avenue, 156 м
156 м
Turn left onto East Crescent Drive
East Crescent Drive, 207 м
207 м
Turn right onto Southwood Drive
Southwood Drive, 166 м
166 м
Turn slight left onto Center Drive
Center Drive, 1 km 619 м
1 km 619 м
Turn right onto Channing Avenue
Channing Avenue, 150 м
150 м
Turn left onto Harriet Street
Harriet Street, 487 м
487 м
Turn right
15 м
15 м
Turn right
118 м
118 м
Turn right
10 м
10 м
Turn left onto Middlefield Road
Middlefield Road, 263 м
263 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Airlines
Delta
Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
2h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.68–$229.62
Plane from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
2h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.81–$267.89
United Airlines
Website:
united.com/
Plane from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
2h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.84–$369.95
Alaska Airlines, Inc.
Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
2h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.19–$331.68
Plane from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.33–$280.65
Plane from Snohomish County Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
2h 9m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.08–$306.16
Plane from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
2h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$204.11–$408.22
Southwest Airlines
Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
2h 9m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.19–$395.46
Plane from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$420.98
Train operators
Caltrain
Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to California
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.25–$7.65
Amtrak
Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Seattle to San
Ave. Duration:
24h 19m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$95.68–$318.92
Train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Santa
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$7.02–$70.16
Bus operators
Flixbus USA
Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
16h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$70.16–$216.87
Hoang Express
Phone:
+1 714-839-3500
Email:
manager@hoangbus.com
Website:
xedohoang.com/en
Bus from Huong Lan Sandwiches Sacramento to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$55.89
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Seattle to Palo Alto?
The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Palo Alto is to bus which costs $108.70 - $239.13 and takes 22h 38m.
What is the fastest way to get from Seattle to Palo Alto?
The fastest way to get from Seattle to Palo Alto is to fly which takes 4h 27m and costs $81.52 - $304.35 .
Is there a direct bus between Seattle and Palo Alto?
No, there is no direct bus from Seattle station to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from Seattle Bus Station and arriving at El Camino & Churchill via Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, 7Th St & Capitol Ave, Huong Lan Sandwiches Sacramento and King & Tully. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 38m.
Is there a direct train between Seattle and Palo Alto?
No, there is no direct train from Seattle to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from Seattle and arriving at California Avenue Caltrain Northbound via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 1m.
How far is it from Seattle to Palo Alto?
The distance between Seattle and Palo Alto is 1146 km. The road distance is 1344.6 km.
How do I travel from Seattle to Palo Alto without a car?
The best way to get from Seattle to Palo Alto without a car is to bus which takes 22h 38m and costs $108.70 - $239.13 .
How long does it take to get from Seattle to Palo Alto?
It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Seattle to Palo Alto, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Seattle to Palo Alto bus from?
Seattle to Palo Alto bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Seattle Bus Station.
Where do I catch the Seattle to Palo Alto train from?
Seattle to Palo Alto train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
Train, bus or fly from Seattle to Palo Alto?
The best way to get from Seattle to Palo Alto is to fly which takes 4h 27m and costs $81.52 - $304.35 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $108.70 - $239.13 and takes 22h 38m, you could also train, which costs $86.96 - $282.61 and takes 25h 1m.
Where does the Seattle to Palo Alto bus arrive?
Seattle to Palo Alto bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Where does the Seattle to Palo Alto train arrive?
Seattle to Palo Alto train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Can I drive from Seattle to Palo Alto?
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle to Palo Alto is 1345 km. It takes approximately 14h 23m to drive from Seattle to Palo Alto.
Where can I stay near Palo Alto?
There are 611+ hotels available in Palo Alto. Prices start at $64.34 per night.
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