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

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

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

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    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 34m
    $196–690

  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
    $306–444

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    10h 28m
    $81–129

  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 47m
    $157–289

  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 51m
    $559–903

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

    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
    2h 59m
    $255–562

  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 21m
    $104–139

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

Calendar123Weekly Planes
Duration1h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 344.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 34m

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 $210–330 and the journey takes 8h 57m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Station twice daily. Tickets cost $60–95 and the journey takes 6h 30m. Flixbus USA also services this route 4 times a week.

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