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How to get fromEncino to Palo Altoby bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or train

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There are 10 ways to get from Encino to Palo Alto by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or train

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  1. Line 240 bus to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ventura / Balboa to Universal / Studio City Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane BUR - SJC
    4h 51m
    $440–763

  2. Bus via Los Angeles - Pacoima

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus bus Nogales
    11h 3m
    $45–68

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0800
    9h 4m
    $63–100

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Van Nuys to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    11h 55m
    $228–360

  5. Drive  343.9 mi

    1. Drive from Encino to Palo Altocar car 343.9 mi
    5h 48m
    $63–91

  6. Line 240 bus, subway to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Take the bus from Ventura / Balboa to Universal / Studio City Stationbus bus
    2. Take the subway from Universal / Studio City Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Linessubway subway
    3. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LAX - SJC
    4. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to California Avenue Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    5h 13m
    $138–626

  7. Line 240 bus to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Take the bus from Ventura / Balboa to Universal / Studio City Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane BUR - SFO
    3. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to California Avenue Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    5h 4m
    $136–422

  8. Line 240 bus, subway to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Take the bus from Ventura / Balboa to Universal / Studio City Stationbus bus
    2. Take the subway from Universal / Studio City Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Linessubway subway
    3. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane LAX - SFO
    4. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to California Avenue Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    5h 26m
    $99–225

  9. Line 240 bus to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, train, Caltrain

    1. Take the bus from Ventura / Balboa to Universal / Studio City Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane BUR - OAK
    3. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Santa Clara Amtraktrain train
    4. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to California Avenue Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    6h 34m
    $199–748

  10. Line 240 bus, subway to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, train, Caltrain

    1. Take the bus from Ventura / Balboa to Universal / Studio City Stationbus bus
    2. Take the subway from Universal / Studio City Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Linessubway subway
    3. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane LAX - OAK
    4. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Santa Clara Amtraktrain train
    5. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to California Avenue Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    7h 1m
    $297–1,361

Encino to Palo Alto by bus and train (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 330.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 51m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Los Angeles to San Jose Diridon Station once daily. Tickets cost $55–90 and the journey takes 6h 24m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Van Nuys to San Jose once daily. Tickets cost $220–350 and the journey takes 9h 28m.

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