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How to get fromPalmdale to Sacramentoby train, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Palmdale to Sacramento by train, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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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
    5h 12m
    $183–670

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    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 19m
    $49–94

  3. 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
    17h 2m
    $151–345

  4. Drive  367 mi

    1. Drive from Palmdale to Sacramentocar car 367 mi
    6h 21m
    $67–97

  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
    5h 45m
    $140–372

  6. Train to Long Beach Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane LGB - SMF
    7h 15m
    $99–525

  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
    7h 49m
    $178–775

  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
    8h 5m
    $218–774

  9. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to Sylmar / San Fernandotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Pacoima - San Fernando to Stocktonbus bus 1
    3. Take the bus from Stockton to Sacramentobus bus
    12h 11m
    $73–110

Palmdale to Sacramento by train and bus

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration11h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 432.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 12m

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

You can take a train from Palmdale Station to Sacramento Bus Station via Lancaster, MetroLink/Sierra Hwy., Bakersfield Amtrak, and Bakersfield Train Station in around 11h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Palmdale Station to Sacramento via L.A. Union Station and Los Angeles in around 17h 2m.

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