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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
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield, CA to Los Angeles - Pacoimabus
    3. Take the train from Sylmar / San Fernando to Palmdaletrain
    9h 2m
    $84–132

  2. Bus, train via Bakersfield

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Modesto to Bakersfieldbus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Fernandobus
    3. Take the train from Sylmar / San Fernando to Palmdaletrain
    9h 7m
    $41–70

  3. Drive 292.9 mi

    1. Drive from Modesto to Palmdalecar292.9 mi
    5h 7m
    $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
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)planeOAK - BUR
    3. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Palmdaletrain
    7h 54m
    $118–287

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Bakersfield Train StationbusGreyhound US0810 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus100
    9h 23m
    $41–56

  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
    2. Fly from Merced Municipal Airport (MCE) to Jack Northrop Field/Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR)planeMCE - HHR
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdaletrain
    8h 14m
    $190–245

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

    1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)planeSMF - BUR
    3. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Palmdaletrain
    8h 46m
    $124–278

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

    1. Take the train from Lathrop Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)planeSJC - BUR
    3. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Palmdaletrain
    9h 26m
    $108–327

Modesto to Palmdale by bus and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration9h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$84Cheapest 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 via Bakersfield Train Station, Bakersfield Amtrak, MetroLink/Sierra Hwy., and Lancaster in around 9h 23m.

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