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How to get fromPalo Alto to Studio Cityby train, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or tram

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There are 12 ways to get from Palo Alto to Studio City by train, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or tram

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

    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
    3. Take the bus from Universal / Studio City Station to Ventura / Laurel Canyonbus bus
    4h 9m
    $440–763

  2. Bus via Los Angeles - Pacoima

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Los Angeles - Pacoimabus bus San Jose
    10h 10m
    $44–67

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Los Angelesbus bus Greyhound US0800
    8h 29m
    $61–98

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Van Nuystrain train Coast Starlight
    12h 58m
    $227–360

  5. Drive  343.9 mi

    1. Drive from Palo Alto to Studio Citycar car 343.9 mi
    5h 48m
    $63–91

  6. 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 17m
    $136–422

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

    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 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SJC - LAX
    3. Take the subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to Universal / Studio City Stationsubway subway
    4. Take the bus from Universal / Studio City Station to Ventura / Ventura Plbus bus
    4h 43m
    $138–626

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

    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 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram tram
    5. Take the subway from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines to Universal / Studio City Stationsubway subway
    6h 3m
    $52–279

  9. 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
    5h 52m
    $199–748

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

    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 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane OAK - LAX
    4. Take the subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to Universal / Studio City Stationsubway subway
    6h 27m
    $297–1,361

  11. 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
    6h 49m
    $311–777

  12. Line 22 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from El Camino & Churchill to Tully & Kingbus bus 22
    2. Take the bus from San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich to Chinatown Metro Station - Los Angeles, CAbus bus San Jose
    9h 37m
    $52–63

Palo Alto to Studio City by train and bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 325.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 9m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $55–90 and the journey takes 6h 20m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to Van Nuys once daily. Tickets cost $220–350 and the journey takes 10h 10m.

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