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How to get fromElk Grove to Palmdaleby bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, bus, or tram

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There are 10 ways to get from Elk Grove to Palmdale by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, bus, or tram

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus bus 100
    10h 32m
    $116–172

  2. Drive 353.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Elk Grove to Palmdalecar car 353.3 mi
    6h 12m
    $65–94

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train AV Line
    19h 24m
    $215–414

  4. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SMF - BUR
    2. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    7h 9m
    $208–699

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento, CA - Huong Lan Sandwiches Sacramento to Bakersfield, CA - 27769 Lagoon Drbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield, CA - 27769 Lagoon Dr to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    10h 52m
    $133–173

  6. Bus, train via Bakersfield

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Fernandobus bus
    3. Take the train from Sylmar / San Fernando to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    11h 4m
    $95–136

  7. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SMF - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    7h 51m
    $164–321

  8. Tram to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Long Beach Airport, line 191 bus, tram, train

    1. Take the tram from CRC Station to 8th & Capitol Stationtram tram
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane SMF - LGB
    3. Take the bus from Del Amo & Lakewood NW to Del Amo Station Bay 3bus bus
    4. Take the tram from Del Amo Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram tram
    5. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    9h 28m
    $98–384

  9. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane OAK - BUR
    3. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    9h 43m
    $368–763

  10. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SMF - 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
    9h 45m
    $232–804

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) flights

Calendar51Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 404.7 mi
  • Duration: 10h 32m

What companies run services between Elk Grove, CA, USA and Palmdale, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Elk Grove to Palmdale Station via Sacramento Bus Station, Bakersfield Train Station, Bakersfield Amtrak, MetroLink/Sierra Hwy., and Lancaster in around 10h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Elk Grove to Palmdale Station via CRC Station, 8th & O Station, Sacramento, Los Angeles, and L.A. Union Station in around 19h 24m.

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