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There are 11 ways to get from Palmdale to San Jose 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
    4h 55m
    $54–289

  2. Train, bus via San Fernando #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to Sylmar / San Fernandotrain train AV Line
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus bus Nogales
    10h 20m
    $52–79

  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
    8h 56m
    $70–104

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train AV Line
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    12h 59m
    $241–375

  5. Drive  321.2 mi

    1. Drive from Palmdale to San Josecar car 321.2 mi
    5h 48m
    $55–80

  6. 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 22m
    $121–681

  7. 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 Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    5h 41m
    $54–268

  8. 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
    6h 53m
    $90–494

  9. 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
    7h 39m
    $319–774

  10. Train, train to John Wayne Airport Orange County, 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 Los Angeles to Anaheimtrain train
    3. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SNA - SJC
    7h 41m
    $532–846

  11. Train, bus via San Fernando

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to Sylmar / San Fernandotrain train AV Line
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0800
    9h 46m
    $65–104

Palmdale to San Jose by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 361.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between Palmdale, CA, USA and San Jose, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Palmdale Station to San Jose via L.A. Union Station and Los Angeles in around 12h 59m.

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