There are 4 ways to get from Morro Bay to Palmdale by train (Amtrak), bus (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
10h 32m$83–169Drive 198.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Morro Bay to Palmdalecar 198.4 mi
4h 27m$37–53Bus
- Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Mojave Amtrak Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus 250 / ...
15h 14m$125–187Fly, 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
7h 55m$240–472
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Morro Bay to Palmdale is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Morro Bay to Palmdale is to drive which takes 4h 27m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Morro Bay to Palmdale. However, there are services departing from Morro Bay Park and arriving at MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. via Downtown Transit Center, San Luis Obispo, Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop and Carl's Jr./Inyo St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Morro Bay 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 10h 32m.
The distance between Morro Bay and Palmdale is 296 miles. The road distance is 199.5 miles.
The best way to get from Morro Bay to Palmdale without a car is to train which takes 10h 32m and costs $80 - $170.
It takes approximately 10h 32m to get from Morro Bay to Palmdale, including transfers.
Morro Bay to Palmdale bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.
Morro Bay to Palmdale train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.
The best way to get from Morro Bay to Palmdale is to train which takes 10h 32m and costs $80 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $190 and takes 15h 14m.
What companies run services between Morro Bay, CA, USA and Palmdale, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Morro Bay Park to Palmdale Station via Government Center, Downtown Transit Center, Santa Barbara at Church, San Luis Obispo, Glendale Amtrak, and Glendale in around 10h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Morro Bay Park to Palmdale Station via Government Center, Downtown Transit Center, Santa Barbara at Church, San Luis Obispo, Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop, Carl's Jr./Inyo St., MetroLink/Sierra Hwy., and Lancaster in around 15h 14m.
- 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
- $20–150
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Luis Obispo to Glendale Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Glendale to Palmdale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from San Luis Obispo to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Mojave Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 800-323-2396
- Website
- kerntransit.org
Bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://kerntransit.org/
- Schedules at
- https://kerntransit.org/routes-and-schedules/
- Phone
- +1 760-872-1901
- [email protected]
- Website
- estransit.com
Bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://www.estransit.com
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More Questions & Answers
Morro Bay to Palmdale bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Morro Bay to Palmdale train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Glendale Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Morro Bay to Palmdale is 200 miles. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Morro Bay to Palmdale.
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