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How to get fromNorthridge to Palo Altoby plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, tram, or bus

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

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  1. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, Caltrain

    best
    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane BUR - SJC
    2. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to California Avenue Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3h 40m
    $504–768

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus bus Nogales
    10h 50m
    $50–102

  3. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    9h 57m
    $59–111

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Simi Valley Amtrak to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    11h
    $129–274

  5. Drive 339.2 mi

    1. Drive from Northridge to Palo Altocar car 339.2 mi
    5h 46m
    $62–90

  6. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane BUR - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to California Avenue Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    3h 43m
    $200–977

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

    1. Take the train from Northridge 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
    4h 50m
    $132–632

  8. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take the train from Northridge to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane LAX - SFO
    4h 53m
    $113–231

  9. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Oakland International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane BUR - OAK
    2. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Santa Clara Amtraktrain train
    5h 23m
    $325–693

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

    1. Take the train from Northridge to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Del Amo Stationtram tram
    3. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LGB - SJC
    6h 20m
    $71–355

Northridge to Palo Alto by bus, subway, and train

Calendar27Weekly Services
Duration9h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 326.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 40m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Station once daily. Tickets cost $50–100 and the journey takes 6h 30m. Four other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Simi Valley Amtrak to San Jose once daily. Tickets cost $120–260 and the journey takes 8h 57m.

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