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How to get fromLancaster to Palo Altoby train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 12 ways to get from Lancaster to Palo Alto by train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Lancaster to Burbank - Downtowntrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane BUR - SJC
    5h 40m
    $509–775

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to GET Downtown Transit Centerbus bus 100
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Josebus bus Guadalajara
    12h 15m
    $37–64

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lancaster to Glendaletrain train AV Line
    2. Take the bus from Glendale Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    9h 46m
    $66–122

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Lancaster to Sylmar / San Fernandotrain train AV Line
    2. Take the train from Van Nuys to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    13h 28m
    $136–292

  5. Drive 336 mi

    1. Drive from Lancaster to Palo Altocar car 336 mi
    5h 48m
    $62–89

  6. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take the train from Lancaster to Burbank - Downtowntrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane BUR - SFO
    5h 43m
    $205–834

  7. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LAX - SJC
    6h 13m
    $125–637

  8. Bus to Meadows Field Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Senior Center/Jackman St. to GET Downtown Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane BFL - SFO
    5h 50m
    $68–260

  9. Train to Long Beach Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LGB - SJC
    7h 43m
    $74–360

  10. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Lancaster to Burbank - Downtowntrain train
    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
    7h 24m
    $209–700

  11. Train, train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Rancho Cucamongatrain train
    3. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane ONT - SJC
    8h 17m
    $203–830

  12. Train, bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain train AV Line
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station to San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwichbus bus Westminster
    11h 6m
    $60–82

Lancaster to Palo Alto by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration9h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 384.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 40m

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

You can take a train from Lancaster to California Avenue Caltrain Northbound via Sylmar / San Fernando, Sylmar Station, Van Nuys / Keswick, Van Nuys, San Jose, and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound in around 13h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to El Camino & Churchill via GET Downtown Transit Center, Downtown Transit Center, Bakersfield College, East California & Washington, Bakersfield, and King & Virginia in around 12h 15m.

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