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How to get fromSanta Clarita to Palo Altoby train, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 11 ways to get from Santa Clarita to Palo Alto by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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

    best
    1. Take the train from Newhall to Burbank - Downtowntrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane BUR - SJC
    3. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to California Avenue Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    4h 23m
    $505–771

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus bus Nogales
    10h 36m
    $54–81

  3. Bus via Los Angeles (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Glendale Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    8h 29m
    $63–117

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Van Nuys to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    12h 11m
    $132–288

  5. Drive 325.7 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Clarita to Palo Altocar car 325.7 mi
    5h 29m
    $60–86

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

    1. Take the train from Newhall to Burbank - Downtowntrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane BUR - SFO
    3. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to California Avenue Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    4h 26m
    $201–830

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

    1. Take the train from Newhall 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 56m
    $122–633

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

    1. Take the train from Newhall 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 59m
    $103–222

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

    1. Take the train from Newhall to Burbank - Downtowntrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane BUR - OAK
    3. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Santa Clara Amtraktrain train
    4. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to California Avenue Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    6h 7m
    $205–696

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

    1. Take the train from Newhall to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane LAX - OAK
    3. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Santa Clara Amtraktrain train
    6h 39m
    $362–1,458

  11. Train, bus, line 22 bus

    1. Take the train from Newhall to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station to San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwichbus bus
    3. Take the bus from King & Tully to El Camino & Churchillbus bus 22
    9h 49m
    $57–78

Santa Clarita to Palo Alto by train and bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 337.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 23m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Glendale Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Station once daily. Tickets cost $50–100 and the journey takes 6h 10m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Van Nuys to San Jose once daily. Tickets cost $120–270 and the journey takes 9h 28m.

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