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

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There are 10 ways to get from Santa Cruz to Palmdale by bus, plane, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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

    best
    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus
    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 1m
    $517–789

  2. Drive 321.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Cruz to Palmdalecar car 321.3 mi
    5h 58m
    $59–85

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ocean & Water to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    12h 6m
    $62–122

  4. Bus, train via Front

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    15h 40m
    $150–309

  5. Bus to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SJC - LAX
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    7h 48m
    $133–651

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

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SFO - BUR
    4. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    7h 49m
    $216–851

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

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane OAK - BUR
    4. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    8h 32m
    $215–709

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

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane SJC - LGB
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    9h 25m
    $59–214

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

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SJC - ONT
    3. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    9h 42m
    $211–844

  10. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon to Gilroy Transit Centerbus bus 68
    3. Take the bus from Gilroy to Bakersfield, CAbus bus
    4. Take the bus from GET Downtown Transit Center to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus bus 100
    14h 22m
    $106–154

Santa Cruz to Palmdale by bus and train

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration12h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 396.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 1m

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

You can take a bus from Front to Palmdale Station via Diridon Station, San Jose Diridon, Gilroy Transit Center, Gilroy, Bakersfield, Bakersfield - 1821 18th St International, GET Downtown Transit Center, MetroLink/Sierra Hwy., and Lancaster in around 14h 22m.

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