What is the cheapest way to get from Palmdale to Sonora?

The cheapest way to get from Palmdale to Sonora is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palmdale to Sonora?

The fastest way to get from Palmdale to Sonora is to drive which takes 5h 53m and costs $55 - $85.

Is there a direct bus between Palmdale and Sonora?

No, there is no direct bus from Palmdale station to Sonora. However, there are services departing from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway and arriving at Stockton St. via Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street, Mammoth Lakes Park & Ride and Crane Flat Gas Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 19m.

How far is it from Palmdale to Sonora?

The distance between Palmdale and Sonora is 400 miles. The road distance is 312.3 miles.

How do I travel from Palmdale to Sonora without a car?

The best way to get from Palmdale to Sonora without a car is to train and bus and taxi which takes 8h 11m and costs $170 - $240.

How long does it take to get from Palmdale to Sonora?

It takes approximately 8h 11m to get from Palmdale to Sonora, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palmdale to Sonora bus from?

Palmdale to Sonora bus services, operated by Eastern Sierra Transit Authority, depart from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway.

Where does the Palmdale to Sonora bus arrive?

Palmdale to Sonora bus services, operated by Eastern Sierra Transit Authority, arrive at Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street station.

Can I drive from Palmdale to Sonora?

Yes, the driving distance between Palmdale to Sonora is 312 miles. It takes approximately 5h 53m to drive from Palmdale to Sonora.

Where can I stay near Sonora?

There are 212+ hotels available in Sonora.

Palmdale to Sonora - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Palmdale to Sonora by train, bus, taxi, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak)

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Train, bus, taxi
best
1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to Sylmar / San Fernandotrain
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Modestobus
3. Take the taxi from Modesto to Sonorataxi
8h 11m
$175–239
Drive 310.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Palmdale to Sonoracar 310.5 mi
5h 53m
$57–82
Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Merced Municipal Airport, drive
1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain
2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Merced Municipal Airport (MCE)plane LAX - MCE
3. Drive from Merced Municipal Airport (MCE) to Sonoracar
7h 2m
$93–214
Bus via Bishop
1. Take the bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus 395
2. Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rdbus Mmx / ...
3. Take the bus from Mammoth Lakes Park & Ride to Crane Flat Gas Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Crane Flat Gas Station to Stockton St.bus
14h 19m
$95–122
Bus
1. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Bakersfield Amtrakbus 100
2. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Fresno Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Fresno Amtrak to Yosemite Villagebus
4. Take the bus from Yosemite Village to Stockton St.bus
15h 46m
$80–124
Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, train, drive
1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to Burbank - Downtowntrain
2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane BUR - SJC
3. Take the train from Santa Clara Station to Lathrop/Manteca Stationtrain
4. Drive from Lathrop/Manteca Station to Sonoracar
8h 59m
$526–801
Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport, bus, drive
1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to Burbank - Downtowntrain
2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane BUR - SMF
3. Take the bus from Sacramento to Lodi Amtrak Stationbus
4. Drive from Lodi Amtrak Station to Sonoracar
8h 35m
$206–705

Palmdale to Sonora by train and bus

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14h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 397.8 mi
Duration: 8h 11m

What companies run services between Palmdale, CA, USA and Sonora, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Palmdale Station to Stockton St. via Lancaster, Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway, Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street, Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd, Mammoth Lakes Park & Ride, and Crane Flat Gas Station in around 14h 19m.

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