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How to get fromPalo Alto to Northridgeby train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or tram

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

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

    best
    1. Take the train from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SJC - BUR
    4h 17m
    $504–768

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Los Angeles - Pacoimabus bus San Jose
    10h 19m
    $50–74

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Simi Valley Amtraktrain train Coast Starlight
    12h 21m
    $128–274

  4. Drive 338.1 mi

    1. Drive from Palo Alto to Northridgecar car 338.1 mi
    5h 46m
    $62–90

  5. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Take the train from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SFO - BUR
    4h 26m
    $200–977

  6. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SFO - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Northridgetrain train
    5h 35m
    $113–232

  7. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SJC - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Northridgetrain train
    5h 36m
    $132–633

  8. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane OAK - BUR
    6h
    $325–693

  9. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Long Beach Airport, line 191 bus, tram, train

    1. Take the train from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane SJC - LGB
    3. Take the bus from Del Amo & Lakewood NW to Del Amo Station Bay 3bus bus
    4. Take the tram from Del Amo Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram tram
    5. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Northridgetrain train
    7h 13m
    $66–316

  10. Bus via King & Story

    1. Take the bus from San Jose to Pacoima - San Fernandobus bus Lxit 3302
    11h 53m

Palo Alto to Northridge by bus

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration10h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 325.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 17m

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

Tufesa operates a bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Los Angeles - Pacoima 3 times a day. Tickets cost $70–95 and the journey takes 6h 30m. Tufesa Mexico also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to Simi Valley Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $120–260 and the journey takes 9h 36m.

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