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

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

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  1. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MCI - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    9h 16m
    $207–678

  2. Fly to Long Beach Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane MCI - LGB
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    12h 22m
    $136–621

  3. Bus, train via Ciudad Juárez

    1. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to El Pasobus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Paso to 612 Wall St - Los Angelesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Main / 7th to Sylmar Stationbus bus 92
    4. Take the train from Sylmar / San Fernando to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    38h 7m
    $279–361

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train AV Line
    38h 46m
    $473–1,033

  5. Drive  1,532.4 mi

    1. Drive from Kansas City to Palmdalecar car 1,532.4 mi
    26h 1m
    $280–404

  6. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane MCI - BUR
    2. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    10h 14m
    $211–666

  7. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane MCI - 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
    12h 34m
    $165–771

  8. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MCI - 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
    12h 48m
    $242–495

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City to Tulsabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    41h 27m
    $305–474

Kansas City to Palmdale by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration38h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$279Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,467.4 mi
  • Duration: 9h 16m

What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Palmdale, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Kansas City to Palmdale Station via Los Angeles and L.A. Union Station in around 38h 46m.

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