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How to get fromRedwood City to Palmdaleby plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SFO - BUR
    2. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    6h 9m
    $204–983

  2. Drive 343.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Redwood City to Palmdalecar car 343.9 mi
    6h 8m
    $63–91

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Stationbus bus San Jose
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train AV Line
    11h 8m
    $66–87

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Van Nuystrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Sylmar / San Fernando to Palmdale Stationtrain train AV Line
    14h 57m
    $146–292

  5. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SJC - BUR
    2. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    6h 21m
    $510–776

  6. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SJC - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    7h 8m
    $136–638

  7. Caltrain to Oakland International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Redwood City Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane OAK - BUR
    3. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    7h 17m
    $325–684

  8. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Long Beach Airport, train

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane SJC - LGB
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    8h 45m
    $70–321

  9. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SJC - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    9h 2m
    $194–831

  10. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Delanobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Delano to Bakersfieldbus bus
    3. Take the bus from GET Downtown Transit Center to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus bus 100
    13h 45m

  11. Bus, train via San Fernando

    1. Take the bus from San Jose to Pacoima - San Fernandobus bus Lxit 3302
    2. Take the train from Sylmar / San Fernando to Palmdale Stationtrain train AV Line
    14h 19m

Redwood City to Palmdale by train, bus, and tram

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 403.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 9m

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

You can take a train from Redwood City Caltrain Southbound to Palmdale Station via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, Van Nuys, Van Nuys / Keswick, Sylmar Station, and Sylmar / San Fernando in around 14h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Camino Real & Brewster Ave to Palmdale Station via Palo Alto Transit Center, King & Virginia, San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant, Delano, Bakersfield, GET Downtown Transit Center, MetroLink/Sierra Hwy., and Lancaster in around 13h 45m.

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