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How to get fromPalmdale to Elk Groveby train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, tram, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 10 ways to get from Palmdale to Elk Grove by train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, tram, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to Burbank - Downtowntrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane BUR - SMF
    6h 12m
    $225–708

  2. Drive  353.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palmdale to Elk Grovecar car 353.1 mi
    6h 12m
    $65–94

  3. Train, bus via Santa Nella Village

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chinatown Metro Station - Los Angeles, CA to Petro - Santa Nellabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Petro - Santa Nella to Sacramento, CAbus bus
    10h 59m
    $127–153

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train AV Line
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain train Coast Starlight
    18h 8m
    $343–523

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane LAX - SMF
    6h 50m
    $172–420

  6. Train, tram, line 191 bus to Long Beach Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Del Amo Stationtram tram
    3. Take the bus from Del Amo Station Bay 2 to Del Amo & Lakewood SEbus bus
    4. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane LGB - SMF
    5. Take the tram from 7th & Capitol Station to CRC Stationtram tram
    8h 20m
    $121–503

  7. Train, train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport

    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 Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane ONT - SMF
    8h 54m
    $210–813

  8. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, train

    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 train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train
    9h 12m
    $275–787

  9. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to Sylmar / San Fernandotrain train AV Line
    2. Take the bus from San Fernando to Sacramentobus bus Guadalajara
    11h 17m
    $100–139

  10. Bus

    1. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Bakersfield Amtrakbus bus 100
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    11h 38m
    $139–199

Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) flights

Calendar53Weekly Planes
Duration1h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 449.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 12m

What companies run services between Palmdale, CA, USA and Elk Grove, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Palmdale Station to Elk Grove via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, Sacramento, 8th & O Station, and CRC Station in around 18h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Palmdale Station to Elk Grove via Lancaster, MetroLink/Sierra Hwy., Bakersfield Amtrak, Bakersfield Train Station, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 11h 38m.

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