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How to get fromPalmdale to Mountain Viewby train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or subway

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

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

    best
    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
    5h 25m
    $508–775

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to GET Downtown Transit Centerbus bus 100
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Josebus bus Guadalajara
    11h 16m
    $53–85

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to Glendaletrain train AV Line
    2. Take the bus from Glendale Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    9h 29m
    $64–120

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to Sylmar / San Fernandotrain train AV Line
    2. Take the train from Van Nuys to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    13h 11m
    $144–290

  5. Drive 334.4 mi

    1. Drive from Palmdale to Mountain Viewcar car 334.4 mi
    5h 58m
    $61–89

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

    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
    5h 40m
    $205–985

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

    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
    5h 58m
    $135–637

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

    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
    6h 33m
    $322–680

  9. Train to Long Beach Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    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
    7h 28m
    $74–360

  10. Bus to Meadows Field Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to GET Downtown Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane BFL - SFO
    7h 8m
    $75–270

  11. Train, train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José 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 Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane ONT - SJC
    8h 2m
    $193–830

  12. Train, bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train AV Line
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station to San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwichbus bus Westminster
    10h 36m
    $60–82

Palmdale to Mountain View by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 372.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 25m

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

You can take a train from Palmdale Station to Mountain View Caltrain Northbound via Sylmar / San Fernando, Sylmar Station, Van Nuys / Keswick, Van Nuys, San Jose, and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound in around 13h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Palmdale Station to El Camino & Castro via Lancaster, MetroLink/Sierra Hwy., GET Downtown Transit Center, Bakersfield, and King & Virginia in around 11h 16m.

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