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How to get fromPalmdale to San Joseby train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or subway

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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 50m
    $504–769

  2. Train, bus via San Fernando

    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
    $57–84

  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
    $60–124

  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
    12h 37m
    $140–284

  5. Drive 321.2 mi

    1. Drive from Palmdale to San Josecar car 321.2 mi
    5h 48m
    $59–85

  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
    $131–631

  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
    $319–678

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

    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 train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    5h 58m
    $206–987

  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
    6h 52m
    $70–354

  10. 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 26m
    $189–824

  11. Bus

    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 Lxit 3323
    10h 32m

Palmdale to San Jose by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 361.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 50m

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 Sylmar / San Fernando, Sylmar Station, Van Nuys / Keswick, and Van Nuys in around 12h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Palmdale Station to San Jose via Lancaster, MetroLink/Sierra Hwy., GET Downtown Transit Center, and Bakersfield in around 10h 32m.

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