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How to get fromMonterey to Palmdaleby plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or subway

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There are 10 ways to get from Monterey to Palmdale by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or subway

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  1. Fly Monterey Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MRY - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    6h 36m
    $330–681

  2. Drive  300.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Monterey to Palmdalecar car 300.9 mi
    5h 36m
    $55–80

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 to Monterey / Gilroy Train Stationbus bus 59
    2. Take the bus from Gilroy to Delanobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Delano to Bakersfieldbus bus
    4. Take the bus from GET Downtown Transit Center to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus bus 100
    13h 31m
    $60–96

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train AV Line
    14h 4m
    $202–318

  5. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SJC - BUR
    3. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    7h 18m
    $491–823

  6. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SJC - LAX
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    8h
    $187–685

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

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport Internationalshuttle bus
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SFO - BUR
    3. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    8h 22m
    $190–484

  8. Shuttle, BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Bshuttle bus
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Coliseumsubway subway
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane OAK - BUR
    4. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    8h 57m
    $241–786

  9. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Long Beach Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane SJC - LGB
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    9h 34m
    $101–338

  10. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to Santa Barbarabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    14h 25m

Monterey to Palmdale by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 354.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 36m

What companies run services between Monterey, CA, USA and Palmdale, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Palmdale Station via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3, Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, Gilroy, Delano, Bakersfield, GET Downtown Transit Center, MetroLink/Sierra Hwy., and Lancaster in around 13h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Palmdale Station via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, Los Angeles, and L.A. Union Station in around 14h 4m.

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