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How to get fromPalmdale to Vacavilleby train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), subway, or shuttle

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There are 9 ways to get from Palmdale to Vacaville by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), subway, or shuttle

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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 Oaklandbus bus
    3. Take the bus from North Concord Station to Vacaville Transportation Centerbus bus 40
    12h 46m
    $90–136

  2. Drive  377.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palmdale to Vacavillecar car 377.3 mi
    6h 45m
    $67–97

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train AV Line
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Martineztrain train Coast Starlight
    16h 52m
    $325–505

  4. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, 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 bus from North Concord Station to Vacaville Transportation Centerbus bus
    7h 50m
    $193–733

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Bakersfield Amtrakbus bus 100
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Suisun City Bus Stopbus bus
    15h 43m
    $68–117

  6. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART, 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 subway from Milpitas to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway subway
    4. Take the bus from North Concord Station to Vacaville Transportation Centerbus bus
    8h 59m
    $229–789

  7. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to Burbank - Downtowntrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane BUR - SMF
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Suisun-Fairfieldtrain train
    9h 26m
    $211–716

  8. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Sonoma County Airport, shuttle, BART, bus

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to Burbank - Downtowntrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane plane BUR - STS
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Santa Rosa Airport to San Francisco Pier 27shuttle bus
    4. Take the subway from Embarcadero to North Concord / Martinezsubway subway
    5. Take the bus from North Concord Station to Vacaville Transportation Centerbus bus
    10h 27m
    $159–292

  9. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane LAX - SMF
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Suisun-Fairfieldtrain train
    9h 59m
    $168–438

Palmdale to Vacaville by train, bus, and subway

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 506.1 mi
  • Duration: 12h 46m

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

You can take a train from Palmdale Station to Vacaville via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, Martinez, and Suisun-Fairfield in around 16h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Palmdale Station to Vacaville Transportation Center via Lancaster, MetroLink/Sierra Hwy., Bakersfield Amtrak, Bakersfield Train Station, Sacramento Bus Station, Suisun City Train Depot, and Fairfield Transportation Center in around 15h 43m.

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