There are 9 ways to get from Ukiah to Palmdale by bus, plane, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus to Sonoma County Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train
best- Take the bus from Mendocino College to Sonoma County Airportbus
- Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane STS - BUR
- Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Palmdale Stationtrain
8h 29m$116–282Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stop to Napa Amtrak Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Suisun City Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus 100
17h 34m$81–152Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stop to Martinezbus
- Take the train from Martinez to Van Nuystrain
- Take the train from Sylmar / San Fernando to Palmdale Stationtrain
19h 59m$165–344Drive 467.7 mi
- Drive from Ukiah to Palmdalecar 467.7 mi
8h 18m$86–124Bus to Sonoma County Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Mendocino College to Sonoma County Airportbus
- Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane STS - LAX
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain
9h 8m$232–414Bus, bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train
- Take the bus from Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stop to Petalumabus
- Take the bus from San Rafael to Oakland International Airportbus
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane OAK - BUR
- Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Palmdale Stationtrain
10h 29m$239–804Bus, train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train
- Take the bus from Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stop to Martinezbus
- Take the train from Martinez to Sacramentotrain
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane SMF - BUR
- Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Palmdale Stationtrain
11h 35m$233–754Bus to Sonoma County Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Mendocino College to Sonoma County Airportbus
- Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane STS - ONT
- Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain
11h 12m$130–397Bus, train via Santa Rosa Airport (STS)
- Take the bus from Pear Tree Center to Sonoma County Airportbus 65
- Take the bus from Sonoma Co Airport Terminal to San Rafaelbus
- Take the bus from El Cerrito del Norte BART to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain
17h 55m$99–196
Ukiah to Palmdale by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ukiah to Palmdale is to bus which costs $80 - $160 and takes 17h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Ukiah to Palmdale is to drive which takes 8h 18m and costs $85 - $130.
No, there is no direct bus from Ukiah to Palmdale. However, there are services departing from Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. via Soscol Gateway Transit Ctr, Suisun City Bus Stop, Sacramento Bus Station and Bakersfield Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 34m.
The distance between Ukiah and Palmdale is 517 miles. The road distance is 470.4 miles.
The best way to get from Ukiah to Palmdale without a car is to bus which takes 17h 34m and costs $80 - $160.
It takes approximately 8h 29m to get from Ukiah to Palmdale, including transfers.
Ukiah to Palmdale bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Ukiah to Palmdale bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Napa Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ukiah to Palmdale is 470 miles. It takes approximately 8h 18m to drive from Ukiah to Palmdale.
There are 70+ hotels available in Palmdale.
What companies run services between Ukiah, CA, USA and Palmdale, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stop to Palmdale Station via Soscol Gateway Transit Ctr, Suisun City Bus Stop, Sacramento Bus Station, Bakersfield Train Station, Bakersfield Amtrak, MetroLink/Sierra Hwy., and Lancaster in around 17h 34m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Sonoma County Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Flights from Sonoma County Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $40–210
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
- 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 Sylmar / San Fernando to Palmdale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- 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 Burbank - Downtown to Palmdale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- 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
- +1 800-696-4682
- Website
- Mendocino Transit Authority
Bus from Mendocino College to Sonoma County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3–23
- Website
- Mendocino Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Mendocino Maps and Schedules
Bus from Mendocino College to Sonoma County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3–23
- Website
- Mendocino Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Mendocino Maps and Schedules
Bus from Mendocino College to Sonoma County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3–23
- Website
- Mendocino Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Mendocino Maps and Schedules
Bus from Pear Tree Center to Sonoma County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $3–23
- Website
- Mendocino Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Mendocino Maps and Schedules
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