What is the cheapest way to get from Berkeley to Palmdale?

The cheapest way to get from Berkeley to Palmdale is to bus which costs $50 - $90 and takes 13h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Berkeley to Palmdale?

The fastest way to get from Berkeley to Palmdale is to fly and train which takes 6h 10m and costs $75 - $430.

How far is it from Berkeley to Palmdale?

The distance between Berkeley and Palmdale is 404 miles. The road distance is 358.6 miles.

How do I travel from Berkeley to Palmdale without a car?

The best way to get from Berkeley to Palmdale without a car is to BART and bus and train which takes 11h 24m and costs $65 - $95.

How long does it take to get from Berkeley to Palmdale?

It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Berkeley to Palmdale, including transfers.

Train or bus from Berkeley to Palmdale?

The best way to get from Berkeley to Palmdale is to train which takes 15h 9m and costs $130 - $300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $90 and takes 13h 35m.

Can I drive from Berkeley to Palmdale?

Yes, the driving distance between Berkeley to Palmdale is 359 miles. It takes approximately 6h 17m to drive from Berkeley to Palmdale.

Where can I stay near Palmdale?

There are 126+ hotels available in Palmdale.

Berkeley to Palmdale - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, BART, bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Oakland International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane OAK - BUR
2. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Palmdale Stationtrain
6h 10m
$75–423
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Richmond to Bakersfieldbus FlixBus N2002
2. Take the bus from GET Downtown Transit Center to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus 100
13h 35m
$52–89
BART, bus, train
1. Take the subway from Downtown Berkeley to Berryessa / North San Josesubway
2. Take the bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Stationbus
3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain
11h 24m
$67–92
Train
1. Take the train from Emeryville to Van Nuystrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the train from Sylmar / San Fernando to Palmdale Stationtrain AV Line
15h 9m
$136–291
Drive 356.6 mi
1. Drive from Berkeley to Palmdalecar 356.6 mi
6h 17m
$66–94
BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train
1. Take the subway from Downtown Berkeley to San Francisco International Airportsubway
2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane SFO - BUR
3. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Palmdale Stationtrain
6h 34m
$272–629
Fly Oakland International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train
1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane OAK - LAX
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain
6h 57m
$56–285
BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train
1. Take the subway from Downtown Berkeley to Milpitassubway
2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane SJC - BUR
3. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Palmdale Stationtrain
7h 12m
$91–498
Fly Oakland International Airport to Long Beach Airport, train
1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane OAK - LGB
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain
8h 28m
$65–338
Fly Oakland International Airport to Ontario International Airport, train
1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane OAK - ONT
2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain
8h 39m
$89–488
BART, bus, train via San Fernando
1. Take the subway from Downtown Berkeley to Berryessa / North San Josesubway
2. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Los Angeles - Pacoimabus
3. Take the train from Sylmar / San Fernando to Palmdale Stationtrain
11h 50m
$55–90

Berkeley to Palmdale by subway, bus, tram, and train

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11h 24mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Berkeley to Palmdale.

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Distance: 401.5 mi
Duration: 6h 10m

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

You can take a train from Emeryville to Palmdale Station via Van Nuys, Van Nuys / Keswick, Sylmar Station, and Sylmar / San Fernando in around 15h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from North Berkeley to Palmdale Station via Richmond, Richmond, Park & Ride/McKee Rd., GET Downtown Transit Center, MetroLink/Sierra Hwy., and Lancaster in around 13h 35m.

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