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How to get fromOakland to Palmdaleby plane, train, subway, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 11 ways to get from Oakland to Palmdale by plane, train, subway, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Oakland International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane OAK - BUR
    2. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    5h 56m
    $316–672

  2. BART, bus, train via San Fernando

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    2. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Los Angeles - Pacoimabus bus
    3. Take the train from Sylmar / San Fernando to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    11h 36m
    $64–95

  3. BART, bus, train

    1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    2. Take the bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    11h 11m
    $66–92

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Van Nuystrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Sylmar / San Fernando to Palmdale Stationtrain train AV Line
    14h 39m
    $155–306

  5. Drive 352.7 mi

    1. Drive from Oakland to Palmdalecar car 352.7 mi
    6h 9m
    $65–93

  6. 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 24m
    $202–979

  7. Fly Oakland International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane OAK - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    6h 38m
    $352–1,434

  8. BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Milpitassubway subway
    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
    6h 58m
    $511–778

  9. Fly Oakland International Airport to Long Beach Airport, train

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane OAK - LGB
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    8h 15m
    $71–337

  10. Fly Oakland International Airport to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane OAK - 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 36m
    $260–777

  11. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus bus 100
    12h 43m
    $67–129

Oakland to Palmdale by subway, bus, tram, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 396.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 56m

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

You can take a train from Oakland to Palmdale Station via Van Nuys, Van Nuys / Keswick, Sylmar Station, and Sylmar / San Fernando in around 14h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oakland to Palmdale Station via Sacramento Bus Station, Bakersfield Train Station, Bakersfield Amtrak, MetroLink/Sierra Hwy., and Lancaster in around 12h 43m.

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