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There are 12 ways to get from Sunnyvale 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
    6h
    $68–364

  2. Drive  331 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sunnyvale to Palmdalecar car 331 mi
    5h 57m
    $55–79

  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 58m
    $60–82

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train AV Line
    15h 5m
    $244–380

  5. 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 42m
    $124–686

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

    1. Take the train from Sunnyvale 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 29m
    $146–415

  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
    7h 44m
    $82–379

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

    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 17m
    $68–339

  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 48m
    $322–779

  10. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SJC - SNA
    2. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    9h
    $538–855

  11. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0800 / ...
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train AV Line
    11h 21m
    $64–115

  12. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Delanobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Delano to Bakersfieldbus bus
    3. Take the bus from GET Downtown Transit Center to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus bus 100
    12h 23m
    $62–94

Sunnyvale to Palmdale by bus, tram, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 369.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h

What companies run services between Sunnyvale, CA, USA and Palmdale, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Sunnyvale Caltrain Southbound to Palmdale Station via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, Los Angeles, and L.A. Union Station in around 15h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Camino & Mathilda to Palmdale Station via King & Virginia, San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant, Delano, Bakersfield, GET Downtown Transit Center, MetroLink/Sierra Hwy., and Lancaster in around 12h 23m.

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