How to get from Palo Alto to Guerneville by bus and train?

From Palo Alto to Guerneville by bus and train

To get from Palo Alto to Guerneville in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the LOCAL train from California Avenue station to San Francisco station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 172 bus and finally take the 20 bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall Terminal station to Guerneville (Bank of America) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 27 min. The ride fare is $20.40.

327min$20.40
Walk to train stationTrain - LOCAL
LOCAL
Bus - 172172
Bus - 2020
Walk to Guerneville
Leaves from California Avenue

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    California Avenue
    ID california_ave
    0.93 mi • 20 min
  • 2
    Train - LOCAL
    Wait for train
    LOCAL
    San Francisco
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Francisco
    69 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Perry St & 3rd St
    ID 42213
    870 yd • 11 min
  • 5
    Bus - 172172
    Wait for bus
    172
    Santa Rosa via Petaluma
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Rosa Transit Mall (Platform N1)
    ID 42126
    113 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Rosa Transit Mall Terminal
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Monte Rio
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Guerneville (Bank of America)
    ID 7769000
    54 min
  • 10
    Walk to Guerneville
    Walk to
    Guerneville
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Palo Alto to Guerneville by bus and train via LTD 3, 172 and 20

To get from Palo Alto to Guerneville in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the LTD 3 train from California Avenue station to San Francisco station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 172 bus and finally take the 20 bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall Terminal station to Guerneville (Bank of America) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 9 hr 1 min. The ride fare is $20.40.

541min$20.40
Walk to train stationTrain - LTD 3
LTD 3
Bus - 172172
Bus - 2020
Walk to Guerneville
Leaves from California Avenue

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    California Avenue
    ID california_ave
    0.93 mi • 20 min
  • 2
    Train - LTD 3
    Wait for train
    LTD 3
    San Francisco
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Francisco
    51 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Perry St & 3rd St
    ID 42213
    870 yd • 11 min
  • 5
    Bus - 172172
    Wait for bus
    172
    Santa Rosa via Petaluma
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Rosa Transit Mall (Platform N1)
    ID 42126
    113 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Rosa Transit Mall Terminal
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Monte Rio
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Guerneville (Bank of America)
    ID 7769000
    54 min
  • 10
    Walk to Guerneville
    Walk to
    Guerneville
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Palo Alto to Guerneville

The distance between Palo Alto, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Guerneville, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 115.54 mi, which can typically be travelled in 327 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Palo Alto to Guerneville by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Francisco - San Jose, CA – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Palo Alto

Palo Alto is located at Palo Alto, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is 1290 Page Mill Rd & Hanover St.

Train stations close to Palo Alto:

  • San Antonio
  • Palo Alto
  • California Avenue

Bus stations close to Palo Alto:

  • 1290 Page Mill Rd & Hanover St
  • Hanover St:Page Mill Rd
  • Hansen & Page Mill (W)

Public transit stations close to Guerneville, San Francisco - San Jose, CA

Guerneville is located at Guerneville, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is River Rd & Old River Rd.

Bus stations close to Guerneville:

  • River Rd & Old River Rd
  • Hwy 116 & Old River Rd
  • Hwy 116 (Guerneville Park & Ride)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Palo Alto to Guerneville by bus and train via LTD 3, 172 and 20

To get from Palo Alto to Guerneville in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the LTD 3 train from California Avenue station to San Francisco station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 172 bus and finally take the 20 bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall Terminal station to Guerneville (Bank of America) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 9 hr 1 min. The ride fare is $20.40.

541min$20.40
Walk to train stationTrain - LTD 3
LTD 3
Bus - 172172
Bus - 2020
Walk to Guerneville
Leaves from California Avenue

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    California Avenue
    ID california_ave
    0.93 mi • 20 min
  • 2
    Train - LTD 3
    Wait for train
    LTD 3
    San Francisco
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Francisco
    51 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Perry St & 3rd St
    ID 42213
    870 yd • 11 min
  • 5
    Bus - 172172
    Wait for bus
    172
    Santa Rosa via Petaluma
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Rosa Transit Mall (Platform N1)
    ID 42126
    113 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Rosa Transit Mall Terminal
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Monte Rio
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Guerneville (Bank of America)
    ID 7769000
    54 min
  • 10
    Walk to Guerneville
    Walk to
    Guerneville
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Guerneville?

    The fastest way takes 327 minutes, using Bus line LOCAL, Bus line 172, Bus line 20.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Palo Alto to Guerneville?

    The alternative route takes 541 minutes, using Bus line LTD 3, Bus line 172, Bus line 20.

  • Is there a direct train between Palo Alto and Guerneville in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 27 min.

  • Which train line goes from Palo Alto to Guerneville in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    The LOCAL train line goes from California Avenue station near Palo Alto to San Francisco station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till San Francisco station near Guerneville in San Francisco - San Jose, CA

  • How long does it take to travel from Palo Alto to Guerneville in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Palo Alto and Guerneville in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by train and bus is about 5 hr 27 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Palo Alto to get to Guerneville in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    Get on the LOCAL train from the California Avenue station near Palo Alto in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Palo Alto and Guerneville in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    Get off the train at the San Francisco stop, which is closest to Guerneville in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How much is the train fare from Palo Alto to Guerneville?

    The ride from Palo Alto to Guerneville costs $20.40.

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