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How to get fromPalmdale to Santa Rosaby train, plane, bus, subway or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Palmdale to Santa Rosa by train, plane, bus, subway, or car

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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
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)planeBUR - STS
    5h 34m
    $63–341

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A to Santa Rosa Transit Mallbus101
    13h 59m
    $62–210

  3. Train, bus, BART

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to Sylmar / San Fernandotrain
    2. Take the bus from San Fernando to San Josebus
    3. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Montgomery Streetsubway
    4. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Santa Rosa Transit Mallbus101
    13h 45m
    $94–139

  4. Train, bus via San Fernando

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to Sylmar / San Fernandotrain
    2. Take the train from Van Nuys to Oaklandtrain
    3. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Santa Rosa Transit Mallbus101
    17h 17m
    $92–172

  5. Drive 405.7 mi

    1. Drive from Palmdale to Santa Rosacar405.7 mi
    7h 17m
    $74–107

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

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)planeLAX - STS
    5h 58m
    $75–334

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

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to Burbank - Downtowntrain
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)planeBUR - OAK
    3. Take the bus from Oakland International Airport to San Rafaelbus
    4. Take the train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Santa Rosa Downtowntrain
    8h 6m
    $83–408

  8. Train, train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Sonoma County Airport

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Rancho Cucamongatrain
    3. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)planeONT - STS
    8h 4m
    $90–459

Palmdale to Santa Rosa by train, bus, and subway

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration13h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$94Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Palmdale to Santa Rosa. However, you can take the train to Burbank - Downtown, walk to Burbank Station, take the line 165 bus to Empire / Burbank Airport Transit Center, walk to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) airport, fly to Sonoma County Airport (STS), walk to Sonoma Co Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Santa Rosa. Alternatively, you can take a train from Palmdale Station to Santa Rosa Transit Mall via Sylmar / San Fernando, Sylmar Station, Van Nuys / Laurel Canyon, San Fernando, King & Virginia, Berryessa BART, Berryessa / North San Jose, Montgomery Street, and Mission St & 2nd St in around 13h 45m.

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