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How to get fromMonterey to Palmdaleby plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, shuttle or subway

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There are 10 ways to get from Monterey to Palmdale by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or subway

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  1. Fly Monterey Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MRY - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    7h 6m
    $54–262

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 to Monterey / Gilroy Train Stationbus bus 59
    2. Take the bus from Gilroy to Bakersfieldbus bus
    3. Take the bus from GET Downtown Transit Center to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus bus 100
    12h 27m
    $51–77

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Van Nuystrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Sylmar / San Fernando to Palmdale Stationtrain train AV Line
    13h 35m
    $67–118

  4. Drive 300.8 mi

    1. Drive from Monterey to Palmdalecar car 300.8 mi
    5h 37m
    $55–80

  5. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage to San Jose Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    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
    7h 8m
    $122–484

  6. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage to San Jose Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SJC - LAX
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    8h 21m
    $112–367

  7. Shuttle, BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage to San Jose Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Coliseumsubway subway
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane OAK - BUR
    4. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    8h 54m
    $126–458

  8. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Long Beach Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage to San Jose Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane SJC - LGB
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    9h 26m
    $122–449

  9. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage to San Jose Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SJC - ONT
    3. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    9h 46m
    $146–629

  10. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to Santa Barbarabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    14h 15m

Monterey to Palmdale by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Monterey, CA, USA and Palmdale, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Palmdale Station via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3, Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, Gilroy, Bakersfield, GET Downtown Transit Center, MetroLink/Sierra Hwy., and Lancaster in around 12h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Palmdale Station via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, Van Nuys, Van Nuys / Keswick, Sylmar Station, and Sylmar / San Fernando in around 13h 35m.

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