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There are 10 ways to get from Palmdale to Santa Cruz by train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to Glendaletrain train
    2. Take the bus from Glendale Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    9h 58m
    $70–129

  2. Drive 321.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palmdale to Santa Cruzcar car 321.8 mi
    5h 59m
    $59–85

  3. Train, bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Ocean & Waterbus bus 17
    14h 2m
    $143–302

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

    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
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus
    6h 18m
    $517–790

  5. Train, bus via Gilroy

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to Sylmar / San Fernandotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Gilroybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Gilroy Transit Center to San Jose Diridonbus bus 68
    4. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Ocean & Waterbus bus 17
    12h 3m
    $62–96

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

    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
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus
    6h 51m
    $134–652

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

    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
    4. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus
    7h
    $216–852

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

    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
    4. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus
    7h 11m
    $211–698

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

    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
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus
    8h 21m
    $83–375

  10. Train, train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus

    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
    4. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus
    8h 55m
    $212–845

Palmdale to Santa Cruz by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration9h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 430.8 mi
  • Duration: 9h 58m

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

There is no direct connection from Palmdale to Santa Cruz. However, you can take the train to Glendale, walk to Glendale Bus Stop, take the bus to San Jose Diridon Station, walk to Diridon Station, then take the bus to Soquel Ave & Front. Alternatively, you can take a train from Palmdale Station to Ocean & Water via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, San Jose, and Diridon Station in around 14h 2m.

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