There are 3 ways to get from Los Osos to Palmdale by train (Amtrak), car, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Glendale Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Glendale to Palmdale Stationtrain AV Line
8h 29m$162–255Drive 195.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Los Osos to Palmdalecar 195.1 mi
4h 19m$36–52Fly, train
- Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SBP - LAX
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain
8h 21m$250–523
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Los Osos to Palmdale is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Los Osos to Palmdale is to drive which takes 4h 19m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct train from Los Osos to Palmdale station. However, there are services departing from San Luis Obispo and arriving at Palmdale Station via Glendale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.
The distance between Los Osos and Palmdale is 293 miles. The road distance is 196.2 miles.
The best way to get from Los Osos to Palmdale without a car is to train which takes 8h 29m and costs $160 - $260.
It takes approximately 8h 29m to get from Los Osos to Palmdale, including transfers.
Los Osos to Palmdale train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.
Los Osos to Palmdale train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Glendale Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Los Osos to Palmdale is 196 miles. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Los Osos to Palmdale.
There are 69+ hotels available in Palmdale.
What companies run services between Los Osos, CA, USA and Palmdale, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Los Osos to Palmdale Station via San Luis Obispo, Glendale Amtrak, and Glendale in around 8h 29m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $22–170
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–210
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Luis Obispo to Glendale Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–190
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Glendale to Palmdale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
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