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How to get fromPalmdale to Montereyby train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, shuttle, or subway

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

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  1. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane LAX - MRY
    6h 23m
    $281–731

  2. Drive 301.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palmdale to Montereycar car 301.4 mi
    5h 37m
    $55–80

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to Sylmar / San Fernandotrain train AV Line
    2. Take the train from Van Nuys to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    12h 23m
    $122–238

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus bus
    12h 46m
    $108–165

  5. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to Burbank - Downtowntrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane BUR - MRY
    5h 47m
    $444–819

  6. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    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 a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    6h 48m
    $546–726

  7. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LAX - SJC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    7h 21m
    $173–688

  8. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, shuttle

    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
    3. Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitassubway subway
    4. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    8h 34m
    $367–740

  9. Train, train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    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 Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane ONT - SJC
    4. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    9h 25m
    $231–881

  10. Bus

    1. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to GET Downtown Transit Centerbus bus 100
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield - 1821 18th St International to Goshenbus bus 1
    3. Take the bus from Goshen to Gilroybus bus
    4. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3bus bus 59
    12h 59m
    $81–132

Palmdale to Monterey by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$122Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 354.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 23m

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

You can take a train from Palmdale Station to Tyler / Franklin via Sylmar / San Fernando, Sylmar Station, Van Nuys / Keswick, Van Nuys, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 12h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Palmdale Station to Tyler / Franklin via Lancaster, MetroLink/Sierra Hwy., GET Downtown Transit Center, Bakersfield - 1821 18th St International, Goshen, Gilroy, Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 12h 59m.

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