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How to get fromPalmdale to Union Cityby train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or subway

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There are 11 ways to get from Palmdale to Union City by train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or subway

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  1. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport

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    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
    5h 17m
    $196–675

  2. Drive 342.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palmdale to Union Citycar car 342.1 mi
    6h 7m
    $63–91

  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 54m
    $66–125

  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
    13h 36m
    $136–295

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

    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
    5h 38m
    $507–775

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane LAX - OAK
    5h 50m
    $353–1,437

  7. 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
    6h 10m
    $124–637

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

    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 subway from Daly City to Union Citysubway subway
    6h 9m
    $207–838

  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
    8h 14m
    $202–830

  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 9m
    $63–88

  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
    11h 58m
    $87–140

Palmdale to Union City by train, bus, and subway

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration9h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 405.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between Palmdale, CA, USA and Union City, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Palmdale Station to Union City via Sylmar / San Fernando, Sylmar Station, Van Nuys / Keswick, Van Nuys, San Jose, San Jose Diridon, Berryessa BART, and Berryessa / North San Jose in around 13h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Palmdale Station to Union City via Lancaster, MetroLink/Sierra Hwy., GET Downtown Transit Center, Bakersfield - 1821 18th St International, Goshen, San Jose - King Rd, King & Virginia, Milpitas BART, and Milpitas in around 11h 58m.

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