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How to get fromSimi Valley to Palo Altoby train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 11 ways to get from Simi Valley to Palo Alto by train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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

    best
    1. Take the train from Moorpark to Burbank Airport - Southtrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane BUR - SJC
    5h 31m
    $507–775

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus bus Nogales
    12h 30m
    $54–82

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Moorpark Amtrak to Santa Barbaratrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to San Josebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    10h 55m
    $70–201

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Simi Valley Amtrak to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    11h 20m
    $125–268

  5. Drive 351.4 mi

    1. Drive from Simi Valley to Palo Altocar car 351.4 mi
    5h 57m
    $65–93

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

    1. Take the train from Moorpark to Burbank Airport - Southtrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane BUR - SFO
    5h 34m
    $203–984

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

    1. Take the train from Moorpark 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
    6h 41m
    $135–639

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

    1. Take the train from Moorpark to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane LAX - SFO
    6h 44m
    $116–238

  9. Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Camarillo station to Hollister & La Patera NBbus bus
    2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SBA - SFO
    6h 35m
    $206–456

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

    1. Take the train from Moorpark to Burbank Airport - Southtrain 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
    7h 14m
    $328–700

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

    1. Take the train from Moorpark 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
    8h 24m
    $366–1,464

Simi Valley to Palo Alto by bus and train

Calendar25Weekly Services
Duration10h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 357 mi
  • Duration: 5h 31m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Simi Valley Amtrak to San Jose once daily. Tickets cost $120–260 and the journey takes 8h 57m. Alternatively, Tufesa operates a bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant twice daily. Tickets cost $70–95 and the journey takes 7h 5m. Tufesa Mexico also services this route once daily.

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