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Dixon to Palo Alto

Updated: March 24, 2024 12:25 PM
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Dixon to Palo Alto

Dixon is a city in Solano County, California, United States. Palo Alto is a city in Santa Clara County, California, United States.

The distance between Dixon and Palo Alto is approximately 75 miles (121 kilometers). The driving time is approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes.

Language

The official language of both Dixon and Palo Alto is English.

Currency

The currency of both Dixon and Palo Alto is the US dollar ($).

How to Reach

There are several ways to reach Palo Alto from Dixon:

  • By car: Take Interstate 80 east to Interstate 680 south. Take Interstate 680 south to Highway 101 south. Take Highway 101 south to Palo Alto.
  • By train: Take the Capitol Corridor train from Dixon Station to Palo Alto Station.
  • By bus: Take the Fairfield-Suisun Transit bus from Dixon to El Cerrito del Norte BART station. Take BART from El Cerrito del Norte BART station to Palo Alto BART station.

Expenses

The cost of traveling from Dixon to Palo Alto will vary depending on the mode of transportation and the time of year. Here are some approximate costs:

  • By car: The cost of gas will vary depending on the price of gas and the fuel efficiency of your car. Tolls on Interstate 680 and Highway 101 will cost approximately $10.
  • By train: The cost of a Capitol Corridor train ticket from Dixon to Palo Alto is approximately $20.
  • By bus: The cost of a Fairfield-Suisun Transit bus ticket from Dixon to El Cerrito del Norte BART station is approximately $10. The cost of a BART ticket from El Cerrito del Norte BART station to Palo Alto BART station is approximately $5.

Best time to go

The best time to visit Palo Alto is during the spring or fall, when the weather is mild. Summers in Palo Alto can be hot and humid, while winters can be cold and rainy.

What to Eat

Palo Alto has a wide variety of restaurants to choose from, including many Michelin-starred restaurants. Here are a few of the most popular restaurants in Palo Alto:

  • The French Laundry
  • Manresa
  • Benu

Where to Go

There are many things to see and do in Palo Alto, including:

  • The Stanford University campus
  • The Palo Alto Art Center
  • The Computer History Museum

FAQ

Here are some frequently asked questions about traveling from Dixon to Palo Alto:

  • What is the distance between Dixon and Palo Alto? The distance between Dixon and Palo Alto is approximately 75 miles (121 kilometers).
  • How long does it take to drive from Dixon to Palo Alto? The driving time from Dixon to Palo Alto is approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes.
  • What is the cost of traveling from Dixon to Palo Alto? The cost of traveling from Dixon to Palo Alto will vary depending on the mode of transportation and the time of year. See the "Expenses" section above for more details.
  • What is the best time to visit Palo Alto? The best time to visit Palo Alto is during the spring or fall, when the weather is mild.
  • What are some things to do in Palo Alto? There are many things to see and do in Palo Alto, including visiting the Stanford University campus, the Palo Alto Art Center, and the Computer History Museum.

*Distance calculation may be aerial distance.

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