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

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

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  1. Fly Detroit to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane DTW - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    10h 40m
    $199–580

  2. Bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane CLE - LAX
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    13h 24m
    $196–461

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    2d 5h
    $1,366–2,155

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Detroit to Indianapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    2d 6h
    $382–629

  5. Drive  2,247.1 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Palmdalecar car 2,247.1 mi
    35h 36m
    $411–593

  6. Fly Detroit to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane DTW - BUR
    2. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    11h 39m
    $223–918

  7. Fly Detroit to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane DTW - 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
    14h 9m
    $227–673

  8. Fly Detroit to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane DTW - SNA
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    14h 3m
    $318–4,124

  9. Fly Detroit to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane DTW - 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
    14h 13m
    $279–882

Detroit to Palmdale by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 5hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,366Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,080.4 mi
  • Duration: 10h 40m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Palmdale, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Detroit to Palmdale Station via Chicago Union Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton, and L.A. Union Station in around 2d 5h.

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