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How to get fromRichmond to Palmdaleby plane, train, subway, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 12 ways to get from Richmond to Palmdale by plane, train, subway, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Oakland International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane OAK - BUR
    2. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    6h 23m
    $197–675

  2. Fly Oakland International Airport to Long Beach Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane OAK - LGB
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    8h 42m
    $52–240

  3. BART, bus, train

    1. Take the subway from Richmond to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    2. Take the bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    11h 39m
    $68–94

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Emeryville to Van Nuystrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Sylmar / San Fernando to Palmdale Stationtrain train AV Line
    16h 21m
    $152–320

  5. Drive 363.6 mi

    1. Drive from Richmond to Palmdalecar car 363.6 mi
    6h 20m
    $67–96

  6. BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Take the subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SFO - BUR
    3. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    6h 49m
    $204–831

  7. Fly Oakland International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane OAK - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    7h 5m
    $443–1,437

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

    1. Take the subway from Richmond to Milpitassubway subway
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SJC - BUR
    3. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    7h 25m
    $503–780

  9. Fly Buchanan Field Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Buchanan Field Airport (CCR) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane CCR - BUR
    2. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    7h 11m
    $73–397

  10. Fly Oakland International Airport to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane OAK - 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 3m
    $261–780

  11. BART, bus, train via San Fernando

    1. Take the subway from Richmond to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    2. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Los Angeles - Pacoimabus bus
    3. Take the train from Sylmar / San Fernando to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    12h 4m
    $66–97

  12. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus bus 100
    14h 27m
    $65–123

Richmond to Palmdale by subway, bus, tram, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 408.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 23m

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

You can take a train from Richmond to Palmdale Station via Emeryville, Van Nuys, Van Nuys / Keswick, Sylmar Station, and Sylmar / San Fernando in around 16h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Richmond to Palmdale Station via West Oakland, Oakland, Sacramento Bus Station, Bakersfield Train Station, Bakersfield Amtrak, MetroLink/Sierra Hwy., and Lancaster in around 14h 27m.

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