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 42m.

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 42m 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 29m 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 42m to drive from Novato to Palmdale.

Where can I stay near Palmdale?

There are 63+ 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 Stbus
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 21m
$247–288
Bus, train
cheapest
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
$58–176
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 - Huong Lan Sandwich to Chinatown Stationbus
4. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain
12h 29m
$80–94
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
$89–198
Drive 384 mi
1. Drive from Novato to Palmdalecar 384 mi
6h 42m
$71–102
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 17m
$93–439
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 52m
$84–438
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
$88–459
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
9h 5m
$80–342
Bus
1. Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Mission St & 4th Stbus 101
2. Take the bus from San Francisco to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Mojave Amtrak Bus Stopbus
4. Take the bus from Carl's Jr. / Inyo St. to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus 250 / ...
18h 15m

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

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17h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 435.6 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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