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How to get fromSanta Rosa to Palmdaleby plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Santa Rosa to Palmdale by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or taxi

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  1. Fly Sonoma County Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane STS - BUR
    2. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    6h 3m
    $127–271

  2. Drive 408.1 mi

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    1. Drive from Santa Rosa to Palmdalecar car 408.1 mi
    7h 13m
    $75–108

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to 4th St & Folsom Stbus bus 172
    2. Take the bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    15h 9m
    $87–141

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART San Rafaeltrain train
    2. Take the train from Emeryville to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    18h 58m
    $184–374

  5. Fly Sonoma County Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane STS - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    6h 42m
    $253–433

  6. 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 train
    2. Take the bus from San Rafael to Oakland International Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane OAK - BUR
    4. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    8h 35m
    $217–727

  7. 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 train
    2. Take the taxi from SMART Novato San Marin to Napa County Airport (APC)taxi taxi
    3. Fly from Napa County Airport (APC) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane APC - BUR
    4. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    6h 52m

Santa Rosa to Palmdale by bus and train

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration15h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$87Cheapest Price
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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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