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

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There are 9 ways to get from Palmdale to Santa Rosa by train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), 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 train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane plane BUR - STS
    5h 38m
    $127–291

  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 Mall-Bay N1bus bus 172
    13h 16m
    $80–128

  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 32m
    $163–332

  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 12m
    $244–423

  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 57m
    $204–555

  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
    $217–778

  8. 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
    $142–406

  9. Train, bus via San Rafael

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to El Cerrito del Norte BARTbus bus
    3. Take the train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Santa Rosa Downtowntrain train
    14h 38m
    $77–125

Palmdale to Santa Rosa by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 459.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 38m

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-Bay C2, San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B, and SMART San Rafael in around 17h 32m.

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