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How to get fromSan Jose to Palmdale Stationby plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or subway

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There are 11 ways to get from San Jose to Palmdale Station by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or subway

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

    best
    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
    5h 34m
    $504–768

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

    cheapest
    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
    7h 58m
    $46–194

  3. Bus, train via Tully & King

    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
    10h 8m
    $60–82

  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
    13h 22m
    $139–280

  5. Drive 320.9 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to Palmdale Stationcar car 320.9 mi
    5h 49m
    $59–85

  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
    6h 21m
    $120–630

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

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway subway
    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
    6h 30m
    $200–678

  8. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    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 44m
    $207–836

  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
    8h 14m
    $198–824

  10. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train AV Line
    10h 17m
    $61–112

  11. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Fronteras to Bakersfield, CAbus bus San Jose
    2. Take the bus from GET Downtown Transit Center to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus bus 100
    11h 22m
    $89–126

San Jose to Palmdale Station by bus, tram, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 361.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 34m

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

You can take a train from San Jose to Palmdale Station via Van Nuys, Van Nuys / Keswick, Sylmar Station, and Sylmar / San Fernando in around 13h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Jose Fronteras to Palmdale Station via Bakersfield, Bakersfield - 1821 18th St International, GET Downtown Transit Center, MetroLink/Sierra Hwy., and Lancaster in around 11h 22m.

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