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How to get fromColumbus to Palmdaleby plane, train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Columbus to Palmdale by plane, train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane CMH - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    10h 32m
    $309–1,231

  2. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane CMH - 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
    13h 50m
    $217–874

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to El Monte Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Sierra Madre / Michillinda to Palmdaletaxi taxi
    2d 4h
    $505–872

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    2d 7h
    $768–1,610

  5. Drive 2,199 mi

    1. Drive from Columbus to Palmdalecar car 2,199 mi
    35h 12m
    $402–580

  6. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane CMH - BUR
    2. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    11h 30m
    $263–1,019

  7. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane CMH - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    13h 49m
    $354–1,008

  8. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane CMH - SNA
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    15h 11m
    $278–1,125

Columbus to Palmdale by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 7hAverage Duration
Ticket$768Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,088.1 mi
  • Duration: 10h 32m

What companies run services between Columbus, OH, USA and Palmdale, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Columbus to Palmdale. However, you can take the line 7 bus to John Glenn Columbus Intnl Airport (CMH), walk to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), walk to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, take the bus to Los Angeles Union Station, walk to L.A. Union Station, then take the train to Palmdale Station. Alternatively, you can take the bus to St Louis Bus Station, take the bus to El Monte Bus Stop, take the line 268 bus to Sierra Madre / Michillinda, then take the taxi to Palmdale.

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