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How to get fromPalmdale to Walnut Creekby train, plane, subway, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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

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

    best
    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 San Francisco International Airport to Walnut Creeksubway subway
    5h 50m
    $203–982

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    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 Modestobus bus 1
    3. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus bus 90
    12h 42m
    $53–79

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to Glendaletrain train AV Line
    2. Take the bus from Glendale Bus Stop to Oaklandbus bus Greyhound US0831
    10h 37m
    $74–140

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train AV Line
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oaklandtrain train Coast Starlight
    15h 15m
    $164–331

  5. Drive 346.3 mi

    1. Drive from Palmdale to Walnut Creekcar car 346.3 mi
    6h 3m
    $64–92

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

    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 41m
    $316–676

  7. 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
    6h 14m
    $353–1,438

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

    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 MacArthursubway subway
    6h 45m
    $512–782

  9. Train to Long Beach Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane LGB - OAK
    7h 44m
    $77–381

  10. Train, train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Oakland 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 Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane ONT - OAK
    8h 18m
    $261–781

  11. Train, bus, BART

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to Sylmar / San Fernandotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus bus
    3. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway subway
    11h 54m
    $66–97

Palmdale to Walnut Creek by train, bus, and subway

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 428.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 50m

What companies run services between Palmdale, CA, USA and Walnut Creek, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Palmdale Station to Walnut Creek via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, Oakland, Lake Merritt, and MacArthur in around 15h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Palmdale Station to Walnut Creek BART via Lancaster, MetroLink/Sierra Hwy., GET Downtown Transit Center, Bakersfield - 1821 18th St International, Modesto, Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi, BART Dublin Station, Dublin Pleasanton BART, and San Ramon Transit Center in around 12h 42m.

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