There are 9 ways to get from Watsonville to Palmdale by bus, train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Gilroy to Delanobus
- Take the bus from Delano to Bakersfieldbus
- Take the bus from GET Downtown Transit Center to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus 100
12h 46m$61–96Drive 304.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Watsonville to Palmdalecar 304.5 mi
5h 39m$56–81Train
- Take the train from Salinas to Van Nuystrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Sylmar / San Fernando to Palmdale Stationtrain AV Line
13h 36m$98–218Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train
- Take a shuttle bus from Prunedale Park & Ride to SJC Airport Terminal A
- 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
7h 50m$523–824Bus, train
- Take the bus from Salinas to Santa Barbarabus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain
14h 25m$92–141Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train
- Take a shuttle bus from Prunedale Park & Ride to SJC Airport Terminal A
- 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
8h 37m$169–686Line 28 bus, line 20 bus to Monterey Regional Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Rodriguez / Second to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1bus
- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tylerbus
- Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane MRY - LAX
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain
9h 47m$295–738Bus, train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train
- Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus
- Take the train from San Jose 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
10h 3m$213–761Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Long Beach Airport, train
- Take a shuttle bus from Prunedale Park & Ride to SJC Airport Terminal A
- 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
10h 8m$88–299
Watsonville to Palmdale by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Watsonville to Palmdale is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Watsonville to Palmdale is to drive which takes 5h 39m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Watsonville to Palmdale. However, there are services departing from Rodriguez / Second and arriving at MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. via Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Ride, Gilroy, Delano and GET Downtown Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Watsonville to Palmdale station. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Palmdale Station via Sylmar / San Fernando. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 36m.
The distance between Watsonville and Palmdale is 363 miles. The road distance is 306.3 miles.
The best way to get from Watsonville to Palmdale without a car is to bus which takes 12h 46m and costs $60 - $100.
It takes approximately 12h 46m to get from Watsonville to Palmdale, including transfers.
Watsonville to Palmdale bus services, operated by Tufesa, depart from Gilroy station.
Watsonville to Palmdale train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
The best way to get from Watsonville to Palmdale is to bus which takes 12h 46m and costs $60 - $100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $95 - $220 and takes 13h 36m.
What companies run services between Watsonville, CA, USA and Palmdale, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Rodriguez / Second to Palmdale Station via Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Ride, Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, Gilroy, Delano, Bakersfield, GET Downtown Transit Center, MetroLink/Sierra Hwy., and Lancaster in around 12h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rodriguez / Second to Palmdale Station via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1, Salinas, Van Nuys, Van Nuys / Keswick, Sylmar Station, and Sylmar / San Fernando in around 13h 36m.
- 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 Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salinas to Van Nuys
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–200
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–23
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- Tufesa
Bus from Gilroy to Delano
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $50–75
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More Questions & Answers
Watsonville to Palmdale bus services, operated by Tufesa, arrive at Delano station.
Watsonville to Palmdale train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Van Nuys station.
Yes, the driving distance between Watsonville to Palmdale is 306 miles. It takes approximately 5h 39m to drive from Watsonville to Palmdale.
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