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How to get fromSanta Clara to Palmdaleby plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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

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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 41m
    $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
    8h 5m
    $46–194

  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
    10h 34m
    $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
    14h 28m
    $134–291

  5. Drive 325.8 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Clara to Palmdalecar car 325.8 mi
    5h 52m
    $60–86

  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 28m
    $120–630

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

    1. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain 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
    6h 36m
    $205–693

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

    1. Take the train from Santa Clara 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 38m
    $206–836

  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 21m
    $198–824

  10. Bus, train via San Fernando

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Fronteras to Los Angeles - Pacoimabus bus San Jose
    2. Take the train from Sylmar / San Fernando to Palmdale Stationtrain train AV Line
    10h 37m
    $82–120

  11. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose to Bakersfieldbus bus San José
    2. Take the bus from GET Downtown Transit Center to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus bus 100
    10h 56m
    $54–85

Santa Clara to Palmdale by bus, tram, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 364.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 41m

What companies run services between Santa Clara, CA, USA and Palmdale, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Santa Clara 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 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Camino & Jefferson to Palmdale Station via San Jose, Bakersfield, GET Downtown Transit Center, MetroLink/Sierra Hwy., and Lancaster in around 10h 56m.

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