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There are 10 ways to get from Palmdale to Gilroy by train, bus, car, plane, tram, or subway

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to Sylmar / San Fernandotrain train AV Line
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Gilroybus bus Nogales
    9h 1m
    $50–74

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to GET Downtown Transit Centerbus bus 100
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Gilroybus bus Guadalajara
    10h 22m
    $40–63

  3. Train, bus via Salinas

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to Sylmar / San Fernandotrain train
    2. Take the train from Van Nuys to Salinastrain train
    3. Take the bus from Salinas Intermodal Transit Center to Monterey / Gilroy Train Stationbus bus 59
    12h 49m
    $122–238

  4. Drive 291.9 mi

    1. Drive from Palmdale to Gilroycar car 291.9 mi
    5h 13m
    $54–77

  5. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, tram, line 68 bus

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to Burbank - Downtowntrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane BUR - SJC
    3. Take the tram from Metro/Airport Station to Santa Teresa Stationtram tram
    4. Take the bus from Santa Teresa Station to Monterey & 5thbus bus
    6h 47m
    $509–677

  6. Train, bus via San Jose

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to Glendaletrain train
    2. Take the bus from Glendale Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon to Monterey & 5thbus bus 68
    10h 44m
    $62–119

  7. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, tram, line 68 bus

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LAX - SJC
    3. Take the tram from Metro/Airport Station to Santa Teresa Stationtram tram
    4. Take the bus from Santa Teresa Station to Monterey & 5thbus bus
    7h 20m
    $136–639

  8. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, bus

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to Burbank - Downtowntrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane BUR - OAK
    3. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    4. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Gilroybus bus
    7h 35m
    $324–701

  9. Train, tram to Long Beach Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, tram, line 68 bus

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Del Amo Stationtram tram
    3. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LGB - SJC
    4. Take the tram from Metro/Airport Station to Santa Teresa Stationtram tram
    5. Take the bus from Santa Teresa Station to Monterey & 5thbus bus
    8h 50m
    $75–362

  10. Train, train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Rancho Cucamongatrain train
    3. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane ONT - SJC
    9h 24m
    $194–832

Palmdale to Gilroy by train and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration9h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 371.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 1m

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

You can take a train from Palmdale Station to Gilroy via Lancaster, MetroLink/Sierra Hwy., GET Downtown Transit Center, Downtown Transit Center, Bakersfield College, East California & Washington, and Bakersfield in around 10h 22m.

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