There are 3 ways to get from Palmdale to Morro Bay by train (Amtrak), car, train, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Palmdale Station to Burbank - Downtowntrain AV Line
- Take the train from Burbank to San Luis Obispotrain Pacific Surfliner
10h 37m$77–159Drive 198.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Palmdale to Morro Baycar 198.7 mi
4h 28m$37–53Train, fly
- Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane LAX - SBP
7h 29m$240–473
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palmdale to Morro Bay is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Palmdale to Morro Bay is to drive which takes 4h 28m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct train from Palmdale station to Morro Bay. However, there are services departing from Palmdale Station and arriving at San Luis Obispo via Burbank. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 37m.
The distance between Palmdale and Morro Bay is 286 miles. The road distance is 199.9 miles.
The best way to get from Palmdale to Morro Bay without a car is to train which takes 10h 37m and costs $75 - $160.
It takes approximately 10h 37m to get from Palmdale to Morro Bay, including transfers.
Palmdale to Morro Bay train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Palmdale Station.
Palmdale to Morro Bay train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Burbank - Downtown station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palmdale to Morro Bay is 200 miles. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Palmdale to Morro Bay.
There are 194+ hotels available in Morro Bay.
What companies run services between Palmdale, CA, USA and Morro Bay, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Palmdale Station to Morro Bay Park via Burbank - Downtown, Burbank, San Luis Obispo, Amtrak Station, Downtown Transit Center, and Government Center in around 10h 37m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–180
- 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
Train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- 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
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
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