There are 3 ways to get from Palmdale to Cambria by car, bus, taxi, or train (Amtrak)
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Drive, bus, taxi
best- Drive from Palmdale to Los Angeles Airport, CAcar
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus
- Take the taxi from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Government Centertaxi
8h 39m$209–271Drive 217.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Palmdale to Cambriacar 217.6 mi
4h 13m$40–58Train
- Take the train from Palmdale Station to Burbank - Downtowntrain AV Line
- Take the train from Burbank to San Luis Obispotrain Pacific Surfliner
12h 11m$78–160
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palmdale to Cambria is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Palmdale to Cambria is to drive which takes 4h 13m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct train from Palmdale station to Cambria. However, there are services departing from Palmdale Station and arriving at San Luis Obispo via Burbank. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 11m.
The distance between Palmdale and Cambria is 309 miles. The road distance is 218.8 miles.
The best way to get from Palmdale to Cambria without a car is to train which takes 12h 11m and costs $75 - $160.
It takes approximately 8h 39m to get from Palmdale to Cambria, including transfers.
Palmdale to Cambria train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Palmdale Station.
Palmdale to Cambria train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Burbank - Downtown station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palmdale to Cambria is 219 miles. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Palmdale to Cambria.
There are 157+ hotels available in Cambria.
What companies run services between Palmdale, CA, USA and Cambria, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Palmdale Station to Burton & Main via Burbank - Downtown, Burbank, San Luis Obispo, Amtrak Station, Downtown Transit Center, Government Center, and Morro Bay Park in around 12h 11m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Palmdale Station to Burbank - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Burbank to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-470-8818
- [email protected]
- Website
- centralcoastshuttle.com
Bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $85–105
- Website
- https://www.centralcoastshuttle.com
- one way non-prepaid
- $90–105
- One-way prepaid 48 hours advance
- $85–100
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