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How to get fromModesto to Palmdaleby bus, train, car, plane or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 8 ways to get from Modesto to Palmdale by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Modesto to Bakersfield, CAbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield, CA to Los Angeles - Pacoimabus bus
    3. Take the train from Sylmar / San Fernando to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    9h 2m
    $97–148

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus bus 100
    9h 23m
    $40–70

  3. Drive 292.9 mi

    1. Drive from Modesto to Palmdalecar car 292.9 mi
    5h 9m
    $54–78

  4. Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus bus
    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 55m
    $68–387

  5. Bus, train via Bakersfield

    1. Take the bus from Modesto to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Fernandobus bus
    3. Take the train from Sylmar / San Fernando to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    9h 7m
    $43–74

  6. Bus to Merced Municipal Airport, fly to Jack Northrop Field/Hawthorne Municipal Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Merced Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Merced Municipal Airport (MCE) to Jack Northrop Field/Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR)plane plane MCE - HHR
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    8h 14m
    $112–211

  7. Train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SJC - BUR
    3. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    9h 13m
    $88–457

  8. Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SMF - BUR
    3. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    8h 46m
    $97–470

Modesto to Palmdale by bus and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration9h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$97Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Palmdale Station via Bakersfield Train Station, Bakersfield Amtrak, MetroLink/Sierra Hwy., and Lancaster in around 9h 23m.

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