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

The cheapest way to get from Novato to Palmdale is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 6h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Novato to Palmdale is to drive which takes 6h 39m and costs $70 - $110.

How far is it from Novato to Palmdale?

The distance between Novato and Palmdale is 438 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 30m and costs $80 - $95.

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

It takes approximately 7h 21m 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 39m to drive from Novato to Palmdale.

Where can I stay near Palmdale?

There are 62+ hotels available in Palmdale.

Novato to Palmdale - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, BART, and car

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

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

Bus to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train
best
1. Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Mission St & 2nd St
2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)SFO - BUR
3. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Palmdale Station
7h 21m
$247–288
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Mission St & Fremont St101 / ...
2. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Station
14h 32m
$58–206
Bus, BART, train
1. Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Mission St & 2nd St101
2. Take the subway from Montgomery Street to Berryessa / North San Jose
3. Take the bus from San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich to Chinatown Station
4. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Station
12h 30m
$80–94
Bus, train via San Fernando
1. Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Mission St & 2nd St101
2. Take the train from Oakland to Van Nuys
3. Take the train from Sylmar / San Fernando to Palmdale Station
17h 24m
$89–628
Drive 384 mi
1. Drive from Novato to Palmdale384 mi
6h 39m
$71–102
Bus to Sonoma County Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Petaluma to Sonoma Co Airport Terminal
2. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)STS - BUR
3. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Palmdale Station
7h 16m
$93–439
Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train
1. Take the bus from San Rafael to Oakland International Airport
2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)OAK - BUR
3. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Palmdale Station
7h 52m
$84–418
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 St
2. Take the subway from Montgomery Street to Milpitas
3. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)SJC - BUR
4. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Palmdale Station
8h 39m
$88–439
Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from San Rafael to Oakland International Airport
2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)OAK - LAX
3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Station
9h 5m
$80–332
Bus
1. Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Mission St & 4th St101
2. Take the bus from San Francisco to Santa Barbara Bus Stop
3. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Mojave Amtrak Bus Stop
4. Take the bus from Carl's Jr. / Inyo St. to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.250 / ...
18h 15m

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

7Weekly Services

17h 24mAverage Duration

$89Cheapest Price

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Distance: 435.5 mi
Duration: 7h 21m

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, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, Carl's Jr. / Inyo St., MetroLink/Sierra Hwy., and Lancaster in around 18h 15m.

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