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San Francisco, United States of America → Palmdale, United States of America

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Thirteen ways to Travel from San Francisco to Palmdale

Composite routes from San Francisco to Palmdale

Cheapest
Other

Transport providers

Airlines

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Burbank
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.33–$280.65
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Ontario
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.60–$420.98

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Burbank
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$20.41–$165.84
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Ontario
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$53.58–$178.60

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Burbank
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.30–$612.33

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Burbank
Ave. Duration:
1h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$433.73
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$382.71
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Burbank
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.81–$382.71
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Long
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.60–$574.06
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Ontario
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$95.68–$306.16
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Ontario
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.81–$382.71

JSX

Website:
jsx.com/home/search
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Burbank
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$34.44–$344.44

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.84–$14.03
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.84–$14.03

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Richmond to Bakersfield
Ave. Duration:
6h 3m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$40.82–$153.08
Train from San Jose to Van
Ave. Duration:
10h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$49.75–$178.60

Metrolink Trains

Phone:
(800) 371-LINK (5465)
Website:
metrolinktrains.com
Train from Downtown Burbank station to Palmdale
Ave. Duration:
1h 43m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$12.12–$15.31
Train from Santa Clarita station to Palmdale
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$8.93–$11.48
Train from L. A. Union Station station to Palmdale
Ave. Duration:
2h 2m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$14.03–$17.86
Train from Rancho Cucamonga station to L.
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.21–$12.76
Train from Sylmar/San Fernando station to Palmdale
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$10.84–$14.03

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Bakersfield
Ave. Duration:
8h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.24–$178.60

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from San Francisco to Los
Ave. Duration:
7h 35m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$38.27–$127.57

Kern Transit

Phone:
800-323-2396
Website:
kerntransit.org/
Bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Santa
Ave. Duration:
1h 52m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$3.95–$5.49
Bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to MetroLink/Sierra
Ave. Duration:
2h 39m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$4.08–$5.61

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Palmdale?

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Palmdale is to night bus and train which costs $44.57 - $130.43 and takes 10h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco to Palmdale?

The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Palmdale is to fly and train which takes 6h 2m and costs $92.39 - $228.26 .

How far is it from San Francisco to Palmdale?

The distance between San Francisco and Palmdale is 649 km. The road distance is 595.4 km.

How do I travel from San Francisco to Palmdale without a car?

The best way to get from San Francisco to Palmdale without a car is to train and bus which takes 12h 36m and costs $48.91 - $152.17 .

How long does it take to get from San Francisco to Palmdale?

It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from San Francisco to Palmdale, including transfers.

Train, bus or fly from San Francisco to Palmdale?

The best way to get from San Francisco to Palmdale is to bus which takes 13h 13m and costs $29.35 - $163.04 . Alternatively, you can Caltrain and train, which costs $59.78 - $184.78 and takes 15h 35m. There are no good options to train between San Francisco to Palmdale.

Can I drive from San Francisco to Palmdale?

Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Palmdale is 595 km. It takes approximately 6h 14m to drive from San Francisco to Palmdale.

Where can I stay near Palmdale?

There are 66+ hotels available in Palmdale. Prices start at $54.03 per night.
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