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How to get fromPalmdale to Santa Rosaby train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or taxi

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There are 10 ways to get from Palmdale to Santa Rosa by train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or taxi

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  1. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Sonoma County Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to Burbank - Downtowntrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane plane BUR - STS
    5h 28m
    $92–471

  2. Drive 405.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palmdale to Santa Rosacar car 405.7 mi
    7h 20m
    $74–107

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to Glendaletrain train
    2. Take the bus from Glendale Bus Stop to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fremont St & Mission St to Santa Rosa Transit Mallbus bus 172
    13h 30m
    $75–138

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Emeryvilletrain train
    3. Take the train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Santa Rosa Downtowntrain train
    17h 33m
    $194–365

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Sonoma County Airport

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane plane LAX - STS
    6h 19m
    $99–433

  6. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, bus, train

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to Burbank - Downtowntrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane BUR - SFO
    3. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Larkspur - dropoffbus bus
    4. Take the train from SMART Larkspur to SMART Santa Rosa Downtowntrain train
    7h 52m
    $294–1,005

  7. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, bus, train

    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 Oakland International Airport to San Rafaelbus bus
    4. Take the train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Santa Rosa Downtowntrain train
    7h 54m
    $112–578

  8. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Napa County Airport, taxi, train

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to Burbank - Downtowntrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Napa County Airport (APC)plane plane BUR - APC
    3. Take the taxi from Napa County Airport (APC) to SMART Novato San Marintaxi taxi
    4. Take the train from SMART Novato San Marin to SMART Santa Rosa Downtowntrain train
    6h 23m

  9. Train, train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Sonoma County 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 Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane plane ONT - STS
    8h 10m
    $117–536

  10. Train, bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Franciscobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Perry St & 3rd St to Santa Rosa Transit Mallbus bus 172
    15h 17m
    $76–130

Palmdale to Santa Rosa by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 459.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 28m

What companies run services between Palmdale, CA, USA and Santa Rosa, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Palmdale Station to SMART Santa Rosa Downtown via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, Emeryville, El Cerrito del Norte BART Station, San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B, and SMART San Rafael in around 17h 33m.

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