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

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

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

    best
    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SJC - BUR
    2. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Newhalltrain train
    5h 2m
    $506–771

  2. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Long Beach Airport, tram, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane SJC - LGB
    2. Take the tram from Del Amo Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram tram
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Newhalltrain train
    7h 26m
    $49–196

  3. Bus, train via San Jose

    1. Take the bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Stationbus bus San Jose
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Newhalltrain train AV Line
    9h 49m
    $63–82

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Van Nuystrain train Coast Starlight
    13h 38m
    $132–287

  5. Drive 325.3 mi

    1. Drive from Palo Alto to Santa Claritacar car 325.3 mi
    5h 28m
    $60–86

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

    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
    3. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Newhalltrain train
    5h 11m
    $202–830

  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 Newhalltrain train
    5h 49m
    $123–633

  8. Caltrain, train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Take the train from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane OAK - BUR
    4. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Newhalltrain train
    6h 46m
    $206–696

  9. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane OAK - LAX
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Newhalltrain train
    7h 28m
    $363–1,458

  10. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SJC - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Newhalltrain train
    7h 43m
    $200–826

  11. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Newhalltrain train AV Line
    10h 33m
    $63–117

  12. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Los Angeles - Pacoimabus bus San Jose
    10h 50m
    $54–81

Palo Alto to Santa Clarita by train, bus, and tram

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 337.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 2m

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

Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to Van Nuys once daily. Tickets cost $120–270 and the journey takes 10h 10m. Alternatively, 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.

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