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How to get fromBirmingham to Palmdaleby plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Birmingham to Palmdale by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane BHM - BUR
    2. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    9h 36m
    $256–984

  2. Fly to Long Beach Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane BHM - LGB
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    11h 40m
    $141–509

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Birmingham Intermodal Facility to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    2d 1h
    $321–625

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Birmingham to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    2d 10h
    $723–1,648

  5. Drive 1,988.1 mi

    1. Drive from Birmingham to Palmdalecar car 1,988.1 mi
    31h 18m
    $363–525

  6. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane BHM - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    10h 2m
    $172–646

  7. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane BHM - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    11h 41m
    $220–839

  8. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane BHM - SNA
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    13h 26m
    $271–1,040

Birmingham to Palmdale by bus and train

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$321Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,873.4 mi
  • Duration: 9h 36m

What companies run services between Birmingham, AL, USA and Palmdale, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Birmingham to Palmdale Station via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal, Los Angeles, and L.A. Union Station in around 2d 10h.

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