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

The cheapest way to get from Novato to Palmdale is to bus which costs $50 - $95 and takes 13h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Novato to Palmdale is to taxi and fly and train which takes 5h 14m and costs $150 - $550.

How far is it from Novato to Palmdale?

The distance between Novato and Palmdale is 446 miles. The road distance is 386.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Novato to Palmdale without a car is to bus and BART and train which takes 12h 51m and costs $70 - $110.

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

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Novato to Palmdale, including transfers.

Can I drive from Novato to Palmdale?

Yes, the driving distance between Novato to Palmdale is 386 miles. It takes approximately 6h 42m to drive from Novato to Palmdale.

Where can I stay near Palmdale?

There are 128+ hotels available in Palmdale.

Novato to Palmdale - 11 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, bus, and BART

There are 11 ways to get from Novato to Palmdale by taxi, plane, train, bus, subway, 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.

Taxi to Napa County Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train
best
1. Take the taxi from Novato to Napa County Airport (APC)taxi
2. Fly from Napa County Airport (APC) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane APC - BUR
3. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Palmdale Stationtrain
5h 14m
$155–525
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Mission St & 4th Stbus 101
2. Take the bus from San Francisco to Bakersfieldbus
3. Take the bus from GET Downtown Transit Center to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus 100
13h 57m
$54–93
Bus, BART, train
1. Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Mission St & 2nd Stbus 101
2. Take the subway from Montgomery Street to Berryessa / North San Josesubway
3. Take the bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Stationbus
4. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain
12h 51m
$74–103
Bus, train via San Fernando
1. Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Mission St & 2nd Stbus 101
2. Take the train from Oakland to Van Nuystrain
3. Take the train from Sylmar / San Fernando to Palmdale Stationtrain
17h 24m
$139–299
Drive 384 mi
1. Drive from Novato to Palmdalecar 384 mi
6h 42m
$71–102
Bus to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Larkspur - pickup to San Francisco Airportbus
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
7h 38m
$293–648
Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train
1. Take the bus from San Rafael to Oakland International Airportbus
2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane OAK - BUR
3. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Palmdale Stationtrain
7h 53m
$92–488
Bus to Sonoma County Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Petaluma to Sonoma Co Airport Terminalbus
2. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane STS - BUR
3. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Palmdale Stationtrain
7h 35m
$98–497
Bus, BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Mission St & 2nd Stbus
2. Take the subway from Montgomery Street to Milpitassubway
3. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane SJC - BUR
4. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Palmdale Stationtrain
8h 39m
$98–519
Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from San Rafael to Oakland International Airportbus
2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane OAK - LAX
3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain
8h 40m
$73–340
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Mission St & Fremont Stbus 101 / ...
2. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain
14h 32m
$77–155

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

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12h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 443.2 mi
Duration: 5h 14m

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

You can take a bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Palmdale Station via Mission St & 4th St, 4th St & Market St, 5th St & Brannan St, San Francisco, Park & Ride/McKee Rd., GET Downtown Transit Center, MetroLink/Sierra Hwy., and Lancaster in around 13h 57m.

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