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How to get fromPalmdale to Modestoby train, bus, car, plane or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 9 ways to get from Palmdale to Modesto by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to Sylmar / San Fernandotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Bakersfield, CAbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bakersfield, CA to Modestobus bus
    8h 14m
    $95–149

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Bakersfield Amtrakbus bus 100
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Modesto Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    9h 24m
    $37–71

  3. Drive 292.6 mi

    1. Drive from Palmdale to Modestocar car 292.6 mi
    5h 9m
    $54–78

  4. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, 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 bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exibus bus
    7h 42m
    $73–407

  5. Train, bus via Bakersfield

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to Sylmar / San Fernandotrain train
    2. Take the bus from San Fernando to Bakersfieldbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Modestobus bus
    10h 11m
    $43–78

  6. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, 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 bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exibus bus
    8h 31m
    $86–471

  7. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, 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 bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exibus bus
    8h 50m
    $93–444

  8. Train to Jack Northrop Field/Hawthorne Municipal Airport, fly to Merced Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Jack Northrop Field/Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR) to Merced Municipal Airport (MCE)plane plane HHR - MCE
    3. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Modesto Bus Stopbus bus
    8h 18m
    $126–244

  9. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to Burbank - Downtowntrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane BUR - SMF
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Modesto Bus Stopbus bus
    8h 55m
    $105–521

Palmdale to Modesto by train and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration8h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$95Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Palmdale, CA, USA and Modesto, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Palmdale Station to Modesto Bus Stop via Lancaster, MetroLink/Sierra Hwy., Bakersfield Amtrak, and Bakersfield Train Station in around 9h 24m.

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