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There are 12 ways to get from Mountain View to Palmdale by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or subway

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  1. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SJC - BUR
    2. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    6h 4m
    $63–344

  2. Drive  333.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mountain View to Palmdalecar car 333.7 mi
    5h 57m
    $56–80

  3. Bus, train via Tully & King

    1. Take the bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Stationbus bus San Jose
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train AV Line
    10h 51m
    $64–85

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train AV Line
    15h 9m
    $245–381

  5. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SFO - BUR
    2. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    6h 25m
    $145–415

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

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SJC - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    6h 46m
    $164–686

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

    1. Take the subway from Milpitas to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane OAK - BUR
    3. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    7h 16m
    $66–330

  8. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Long Beach Airport, train

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane SJC - LGB
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    8h 21m
    $68–339

  9. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SJC - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    8h 52m
    $452–779

  10. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SJC - SNA
    2. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    9h 4m
    $83–365

  11. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0800 / ...
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train AV Line
    11h 25m
    $70–111

  12. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Delanobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Delano to Bakersfieldbus bus
    3. Take the bus from GET Downtown Transit Center to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus bus 100
    12h 35m
    $62–94

Mountain View to Palmdale by train, bus, and tram

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 372.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 4m

What companies run services between Mountain View, Santa Clara County, CA, USA and Palmdale, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Mountain View Caltrain Southbound to Palmdale Station via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, Los Angeles, and L.A. Union Station in around 15h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Camino & Castro to Palmdale Station via King & Virginia, San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant, Delano, Bakersfield, GET Downtown Transit Center, MetroLink/Sierra Hwy., and Lancaster in around 12h 35m.

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