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Trip Overview

The average train between Palo Alto and Northridge takes 21h 6m and the fastest train takes 20h 2m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Palo Alto to Northridge. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

21h 6m
Duration
413 mi
Distance
$263
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Palo Alto to Northridge train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Palo Alto and Northridge. The earliest departure is at 9:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Palo Alto is at 9:49 AM which arrives into Northridge at 8:59 AM. All services require a transfer at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound and take an average of 21h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    CaltrainAmtrakMetrolink Trains20h 4m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    CaltrainAmtrakAmtrak23h 12m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    CaltrainAmtrakAmtrak23h 10m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    CaltrainAmtrakMetrolink Trains20h 2m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    CaltrainAmtrakMetrolink Trains20h 4m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    CaltrainAmtrakMetrolink Trains20h 4m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Palo Alto to Northridge? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 413.4 mi
  • Duration: 21h 6m

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

Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to Simi Valley Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $210–330 and the journey takes 9h 36m.

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