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How to get fromTopanga to Palo Altoby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Topanga to Palo Alto by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, Caltrain

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LAX - SJC
    2. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to California Avenue Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2h 40m
    $186–690

  2. Drive 355.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Topanga to Palo Altocar car 355.1 mi
    6h 11m
    $65–94

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Simi Valley Amtrak to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    10h 13m
    $216–374

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles UCLA to San Josebus bus Ans 6238
    11h 3m

  5. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane LAX - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to California Avenue Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2h 43m
    $167–289

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

    1. Take the taxi from Topanga to Burbank-Airport-BURtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane BUR - SJC
    2h 46m
    $607–888

  7. Taxi to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Take the taxi from Topanga to Burbank-Airport-BURtaxi taxi
    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
    2h 49m
    $303–1,097

  8. Bus via Van Nuys / Laurel Canyon

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus bus Nogales
    11h 22m
    $109–144

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) flights

Calendar88Weekly Planes
Duration1h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 344.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 40m

What companies run services between Topanga, 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, American Star Tours operates a bus from Los Angeles UCLA to San Jose twice a week, and the journey takes 8h 40m.

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