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How to get fromPalmdale to Carmelby train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, shuttle, or subway

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There are 8 ways to get from Palmdale to Carmel by train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, shuttle, or subway

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train AV Line
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    11h 54m
    $191–340

  2. Drive 305.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palmdale to Carmelcar car 305.3 mi
    5h 41m
    $56–81

  3. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane LAX - MRY
    7h 19m
    $293–734

  4. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to Burbank - Downtowntrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane BUR - MRY
    6h 44m
    $476–822

  5. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to Burbank - Downtowntrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane BUR - SJC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    7h 45m
    $548–829

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LAX - SJC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    8h 17m
    $165–691

  7. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to Burbank - Downtowntrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane BUR - OAK
    3. Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitassubway subway
    4. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    9h 30m
    $249–743

  8. Train, train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Rancho Cucamongatrain train
    3. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane ONT - SJC
    4. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    10h 21m
    $243–884

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 446.4 mi
  • Duration: 11h 54m

What companies run services between Palmdale, CA, USA and Carmel, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Palmdale Station to Carmel via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, and Salinas in around 11h 54m.

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