What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Rosa to Palmdale?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Rosa to Palmdale is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 7h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Rosa to Palmdale?

The fastest way to get from Santa Rosa to Palmdale is to fly and train which takes 6h 3m and costs $120 - $300.

Is there a direct train between Santa Rosa and Palmdale?

No, there is no direct train from Santa Rosa to Palmdale station. However, there are services departing from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown and arriving at Palmdale Station via Emeryville and L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 58m.

How far is it from Santa Rosa to Palmdale?

The distance between Santa Rosa and Palmdale is 462 miles. The road distance is 410.5 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Rosa to Palmdale without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Rosa to Palmdale without a car is to bus and train which takes 15h 4m and costs $80 - $150.

How long does it take to get from Santa Rosa to Palmdale?

It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Santa Rosa to Palmdale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Rosa to Palmdale train from?

Santa Rosa to Palmdale train services, operated by SMART, depart from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown station.

Where does the Santa Rosa to Palmdale train arrive?

Santa Rosa to Palmdale train services, operated by SMART, arrive at SMART San Rafael station.

Can I drive from Santa Rosa to Palmdale?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Rosa to Palmdale is 410 miles. It takes approximately 7h 13m to drive from Santa Rosa to Palmdale.

Where can I stay near Palmdale?

There are 67+ hotels available in Palmdale.

Santa Rosa to Palmdale - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and taxi

There are 9 ways to get from Santa Rosa to Palmdale by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Sonoma County Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane STS - BUR
2. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Palmdale Stationtrain
6h 3m
$127–291
Drive 408.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Santa Rosa to Palmdalecar 408.1 mi
7h 13m
$75–108
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to 1st St & Mission Stbus 172
2. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain
15h 4m
$80–149
Train
1. Take the train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART San Rafaeltrain
2. Take the train from Emeryville to Los Angelestrain
3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain
18h 58m
$194–374
Fly Sonoma County Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train
1. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane STS - LAX
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain
6h 50m
$253–433
Train, bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
1. Take the train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART San Rafaeltrain
2. Take the bus from San Rafael to Oakland International Airportbus
3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane OAK - BUR
4. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Palmdale Stationtrain
8h 35m
$337–727
Train, taxi to Napa County Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
1. Take the train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART Novato San Marintrain
2. Take the taxi from SMART Novato San Marin to Napa County Airport (APC)taxi
3. Fly from Napa County Airport (APC) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane APC - BUR
4. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Palmdale Stationtrain
6h 52m
Fly Sonoma County Airport to Ontario International Airport, train
1. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane STS - ONT
2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain
8h 36m
$126–396
Bus, train via San Francisco
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to 4th St & Folsom Stbus 172
2. Take the bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain
15h 9m
$82–141

Santa Rosa to Palmdale by bus and train

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Distance: 459.7 mi
Duration: 6h 3m

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

You can take a train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to Palmdale Station via SMART San Rafael, San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B, El Cerrito del Norte BART Station, Emeryville, Los Angeles, and L.A. Union Station in around 18h 58m.

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