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How to get fromPalmdale to San Jose Airport (SJC)by train, plane, subway, bus, train (Amtrak), rideshare, or car

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There are 12 ways to get from Palmdale to San Jose Airport (SJC) by train, plane, subway, bus, train (Amtrak), rideshare, or car

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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 30m
    $491–766

  2. Drive 325.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palmdale to San Jose Airport (SJC)car car 325.5 mi
    5h 49m
    $60–86

  3. 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 16m
    $202–680

  4. 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 40m
    $66–123

  5. 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 31m
    $136–290

  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 3m
    $128–628

  7. 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 33m
    $67–351

  8. 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
    6h 28m
    $226–861

  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 7m
    $196–821

  10. 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 16m
    $63–85

  11. 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 San Jose - King Rdbus bus
    12h 4m
    $87–137

  12. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Palmdale to San Jose-SJCrideshare rideshare 325.5 mi
    5h 49m

Palmdale to San Jose Airport (SJC) by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 359.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between Palmdale, CA, USA and San Jose Airport (SJC), USA?

You can take a train from Palmdale Station to SJC Airport Terminal A via Sylmar / San Fernando, Sylmar Station, Van Nuys / Keswick, Van Nuys, San Jose, Diridon Station, Metro/Airport Station, and Metro Station in around 13h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Palmdale Station to SJC Airport Terminal A via Lancaster, MetroLink/Sierra Hwy., GET Downtown Transit Center, Bakersfield - 1821 18th St International, Goshen, San Jose - King Rd, King & Virginia, and Santa Clara Transit Center in around 12h 4m.

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