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How to get fromPalo Alto to Van Nuysby train, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, tram, or subway

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There are 11 ways to get from Palo Alto to Van Nuys by train, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, tram, or subway

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  1. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International 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 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SJC - LAX
    4h 19m
    $115–622

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

    cheapest
    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 North Hollywood Stationsubway subway
    6. Take the bus from Lankershim / Chandler to Oxnard / Van Nuysbus bus
    6h 18m
    $44–189

  3. Bus via Los Angeles Union Station

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    9h 40m
    $58–110

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Van Nuystrain train Coast Starlight
    11h 35m
    $135–276

  5. Drive 341.4 mi

    1. Drive from Palo Alto to Van Nuyscar car 341.4 mi
    5h 45m
    $63–90

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

    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 8m
    $504–768

  7. 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
    $200–827

  8. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    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
    5h 57m
    $355–1,447

  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 51m
    $204–693

  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
    6h 50m
    $201–827

  11. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Los Angeles - Pacoimabus bus San Jose
    9h 43m
    $48–72

Palo Alto to Van Nuys by train, bus, and subway

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration9h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 347.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 19m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Los Angeles Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $50–100 and the journey takes 7h 15m. Flixbus USA also services this route 4 times a week. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to Van Nuys once daily. Tickets cost $130–270 and the journey takes 10h 10m.

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