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How to get fromMissoula to Palmdaleby plane, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Missoula to Palmdale by plane, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Missoula International Airport (MSO) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MSO - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    8h 16m
    $102–438

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Missoula to Spokanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Spokane Station to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus bus 100
    40h 8m
    $272–487

  3. Bus, train via San Fernando

    1. Take the bus from Missoula to Spokanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Spokane Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the train from Portland to Van Nuystrain train
    4. Take the train from Sylmar / San Fernando to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    46h 51m
    $498–983

  4. Drive 1,084.9 mi

    1. Drive from Missoula to Palmdalecar car 1,084.9 mi
    21h 3m
    $198–286

  5. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Missoula International Airport (MSO) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane MSO - BUR
    2. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    9h 27m
    $161–716

  6. Fly to Long Beach Airport, train

    1. Fly from Missoula International Airport (MSO) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane MSO - LGB
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    12h 18m
    $136–621

  7. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Missoula International Airport (MSO) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane MSO - 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
    11h 44m
    $135–621

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Missoula to Spokanebus bus
    2. Take the train from Spokane to Portlandtrain train
    3. Take the train from Portland to Los Angelestrain train
    4. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    47h 18m
    $563–1,138

Missoula International Airport (MSO) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar81Weekly Planes
Duration5h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$86Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,017.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 16m

What companies run services between Missoula, MT, USA and Palmdale, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Missoula to Palmdale Station via Spokane Station, Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport, Sacramento Bus Station, Bakersfield Train Station, Bakersfield Amtrak, MetroLink/Sierra Hwy., and Lancaster in around 40h 8m.

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