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How to get fromPalmdale to Santa Claraby train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 11 ways to get from Palmdale to Santa Clara by train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), 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 56m
    $504–769

  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
    10h 37m
    $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 16m
    $63–120

  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
    12h 57m
    $133–290

  5. Drive 325.3 mi

    1. Drive from Palmdale to Santa Claracar car 325.3 mi
    5h 55m
    $60–86

  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 29m
    $121–631

  7. 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 Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    5h 53m
    $206–836

  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 59m
    $70–354

  9. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, train

    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 train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Santa Clara Amtraktrain train
    6h 39m
    $204–694

  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 32m
    $199–824

  11. 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
    9h 57m
    $60–82

Palmdale to Santa Clara by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration9h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 364.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 56m

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

You can take a train from Palmdale Station to Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound via Sylmar / San Fernando, Sylmar Station, Van Nuys / Keswick, Van Nuys, San Jose, and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound in around 12h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Palmdale Station to El Camino & Lincoln via Lancaster, MetroLink/Sierra Hwy., GET Downtown Transit Center, Bakersfield, and King & Virginia in around 10h 37m.

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