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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 9 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

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    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 25m
    $331–681

  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 L.A. Union Stationtrain train AV Line
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    12h 44m
    $203–319

  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

  5. 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
    $486–826

  6. 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 16m
    $183–688

  7. 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
    $237–790

  8. Train to Long Beach 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 Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LGB - SJC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    8h 51m
    $122–491

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to GET Downtown Transit Centerbus bus 100
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Fresnobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fresno, CA to Gilroybus bus
    4. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3bus bus 59
    13h 13m
    $57–99

Palmdale to Monterey by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$203Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 354.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 25m

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

You can take a train from Palmdale Station to Tyler / Franklin via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 12h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Palmdale Station to Tyler / Franklin via Lancaster, MetroLink/Sierra Hwy., GET Downtown Transit Center, Bakersfield, Fresno, Fresno, CA, Gilroy, Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 13h 13m.

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