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How to get fromPalmdale to Lafayetteby train, plane, subway, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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

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  1. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, BART

    best
    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to Burbank - Downtowntrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane BUR - SFO
    3. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Lafayettesubway subway
    5h 45m
    $203–832

  2. Drive 349.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palmdale to Lafayettecar car 349.2 mi
    6h 6m
    $64–92

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to Glendaletrain train AV Line
    2. Take the bus from Glendale Bus Stop to Oaklandbus bus Greyhound US0831
    10h 32m
    $68–129

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to Sylmar / San Fernandotrain train AV Line
    2. Take the train from Van Nuys to Emeryvilletrain train Coast Starlight
    15h 11m
    $153–319

  5. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to Burbank - Downtowntrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane BUR - OAK
    5h 36m
    $196–675

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane LAX - OAK
    6h 9m
    $353–1,437

  7. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to Burbank - Downtowntrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane BUR - SJC
    3. Take the subway from Milpitas to MacArthursubway subway
    6h 40m
    $512–781

  8. Train to Long Beach Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane LGB - OAK
    7h 39m
    $77–380

  9. Train, train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Rancho Cucamongatrain train
    3. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane ONT - OAK
    8h 13m
    $261–780

  10. Train, bus, BART

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to Sylmar / San Fernandotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus bus
    3. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway subway
    11h 49m
    $65–97

  11. Bus

    1. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Bakersfield Amtrakbus bus 100
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oaklandbus bus
    14h 55m
    $65–129

Palmdale to Lafayette by train, bus, and subway

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration10h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 424.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 45m

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

You can take a train from Palmdale Station to Lafayette via Sylmar / San Fernando, Sylmar Station, Van Nuys / Keswick, Van Nuys, Emeryville, Horton @ 59th, MacArthur BART Station, and MacArthur in around 15h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Palmdale Station to Lafayette via Lancaster, MetroLink/Sierra Hwy., Bakersfield Amtrak, Bakersfield Train Station, Sacramento Bus Station, Oakland, and West Oakland in around 14h 55m.

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