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

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There are 11 ways to get from Stockton to Palmdale by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or bus

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Stockton to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus bus 100
    9h 8m
    $46–83

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain train Ace
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Van Nuystrain train
    3. Take the train from Sylmar / San Fernando to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    16h 34m
    $154–303

  3. Drive 319.8 mi

    1. Drive from Stockton to Palmdalecar car 319.8 mi
    5h 34m
    $59–85

  4. Train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain 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 52m
    $518–686

  5. Bus, train via San Fernando

    1. Take the bus from Stockton to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Fernandobus bus
    3. Take the train from Sylmar / San Fernando to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    9h 52m
    $52–84

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Stockton to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    11h 57m
    $65–106

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

    1. Take the bus from Stockton to Dublin-Pleasanton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    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
    7h 35m
    $334–700

  8. Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Stockton to Sacramentobus bus
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SMF - BUR
    3. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    7h 51m
    $211–695

  9. Train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain train
    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
    8h 39m
    $144–648

  10. Train, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Take the train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Santa Clara 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
    8h 56m
    $260–1,003

  11. Train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain train
    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
    10h 33m
    $202–841

Stockton to Palmdale by bus and train

Calendar22Weekly Services
Duration9h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 338 mi
  • Duration: 9h 8m

What companies run services between Stockton, San Joaquin County, CA, USA and Palmdale, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Stockton to Palmdale Station via Bakersfield Train Station, Bakersfield Amtrak, MetroLink/Sierra Hwy., and Lancaster in around 9h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to Palmdale Station via San Jose Station Diridon, San Jose, Van Nuys, Van Nuys / Keswick, Sylmar Station, and Sylmar / San Fernando in around 16h 34m.

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