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How to get fromSan Francisco to Palmdaleby plane, train, subway, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

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

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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 5m
    $201–978

  2. Drive 363.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Francisco to Palmdalecar car 363.6 mi
    6h 22m
    $67–96

  3. BART, bus, train

    1. Take the subway from Civic Center / UN Plaza 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 26m
    $68–93

  4. Caltrain, train

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Van Nuystrain train
    3. Take the train from Sylmar / San Fernando to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    15h 39m
    $150–297

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

    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 9m
    $317–674

  6. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SFO - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    6h 42m
    $112–230

  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
    6h 51m
    $353–1,436

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

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    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 3m
    $513–780

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

    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 28m
    $72–339

  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
    8h 49m
    $261–779

  11. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train AV Line
    12h 22m
    $73–133

  12. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Mojave Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus bus 250 / ...
    16h 33m
    $135–214

San Francisco to Palmdale by subway, bus, tram, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 403.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 5m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Palmdale, CA, USA?

You can take a train from San Francisco 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 15h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Francisco to Palmdale Station via Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, Carl's Jr./Inyo St., MetroLink/Sierra Hwy., and Lancaster in around 16h 33m.

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