There are 11 ways to get from Sunnyvale to Palmdale by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car
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Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train
best- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane SJC - BUR
- Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Palmdale Stationtrain
6h$488–774Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Long Beach Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane SJC - LGB
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain
8h 24m$53–249Bus, train via Tully & King
- Take the bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Stationbus San Jose
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain AV Line
10h 58m$60–82Train
- Take the train from San Jose to Van Nuystrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Sylmar / San Fernando to Palmdale Stationtrain AV Line
14h 36m$114–260Drive 331 mi
- Drive from Sunnyvale to Palmdalecar 331 mi
5h 57m$61–88Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train
- Take the train from Sunnyvale Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane SFO - BUR
- Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Palmdale Stationtrain
6h 30m$186–585Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SJC - LAX
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain
6h 47m$134–636Train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train
- Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane OAK - BUR
- Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Palmdale Stationtrain
7h 44m$206–746Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Ontario International Airport, train
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane SJC - ONT
- Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain
8h 41m$202–829Bus, train
- Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0800 / ...
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain AV Line
11h 21m$64–130Bus
- Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Delanobus
- Take the bus from Delano to Bakersfieldbus
- Take the bus from GET Downtown Transit Center to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus 100
12h 23m$64–99
Sunnyvale to Palmdale by bus, tram, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sunnyvale to Palmdale is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 5h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Sunnyvale to Palmdale is to drive which takes 5h 57m and costs $60 - $90.
No, there is no direct bus from Sunnyvale to Palmdale. However, there are services departing from El Camino & Mathilda and arriving at MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. via San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant, Delano and GET Downtown Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Sunnyvale to Palmdale station. However, there are services departing from Sunnyvale Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Palmdale Station via San Jose and Sylmar / San Fernando. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 36m.
The distance between Sunnyvale and Palmdale is 372 miles. The road distance is 332.9 miles.
The best way to get from Sunnyvale to Palmdale without a car is to bus and train via Tully & King which takes 10h 58m and costs $55 - $85.
It takes approximately 6h to get from Sunnyvale to Palmdale, including transfers.
Sunnyvale to Palmdale bus services, operated by Tufesa, depart from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant station.
Sunnyvale to Palmdale train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
The best way to get from Sunnyvale to Palmdale is to train which takes 14h 36m and costs $110 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $100 and takes 12h 23m.
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, Van Nuys, Van Nuys / Keswick, Sylmar Station, and Sylmar / San Fernando in around 14h 36m. 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.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–210
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Long Beach Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Ontario International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–320
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Burbank - Downtown to Palmdale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Sylmar / San Fernando to Palmdale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Burbank - Downtown to Palmdale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Burbank - Downtown to Palmdale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 714-839-3500
- [email protected]
- Website
- Hoang Bus
Bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Book at
- GoToBus - Hoang Express
- Website
- Hoang Bus
- Adult One-way
- $45–60
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More Questions & Answers
Sunnyvale to Palmdale bus services, operated by Tufesa, arrive at Delano station.
Sunnyvale to Palmdale train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Van Nuys station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sunnyvale to Palmdale is 333 miles. It takes approximately 5h 57m to drive from Sunnyvale to Palmdale.
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