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

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

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  1. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Portland International Airport, train

    best
    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to Burbank - Downtowntrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane BUR - PDX
    3. Take the train from Portland to Salemtrain train
    8h 39m
    $241–484

  2. Train to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Portland International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane SNA - PDX
    3. Take the train from Portland to Salemtrain train
    12h 34m
    $116–460

  3. 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
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Corvallisbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Corvallis to Salembus bus
    26h 46m
    $129–263

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to Sylmar / San Fernandotrain train AV Line
    2. Take the train from Van Nuys to Salemtrain train Coast Starlight
    30h 52m
    $370–764

  5. Drive 899.8 mi

    1. Drive from Palmdale to Salemcar car 899.8 mi
    15h 27m
    $165–238

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Portland International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane LAX - PDX
    3. Take the train from Portland to Salemtrain train
    9h 8m
    $138–286

  7. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to Burbank - Downtowntrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport (EUG)plane plane BUR - EUG
    3. Take the train from Eugene to Salemtrain train
    9h 16m
    $304–473

  8. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport (EUG)plane plane LAX - EUG
    3. Take the train from Eugene to Salemtrain train
    9h 41m
    $161–485

  9. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Roberts Field-Redmond Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Roberts Field-Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM)plane plane LAX - RDM
    3. Take the bus from Redmond Transit Center to Salem Amtrak Stationbus bus
    11h 31m
    $155–467

  10. Train, train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Portland 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 Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane ONT - PDX
    4. Take the train from Portland to Salemtrain train
    11h 15m
    $166–449

Palmdale to Salem by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration26h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$129Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 944.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 39m

What companies run services between Palmdale, CA, USA and Salem, OR, USA?

You can take a train from Palmdale Station to Salem via Lancaster, MetroLink/Sierra Hwy., Bakersfield Amtrak, Bakersfield Train Station, Sacramento Bus Station, Downtown Transit Center, SW 15th St & SW Jefferson Way, and Corvallis in around 26h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Palmdale Station to Salem via Sylmar / San Fernando, Sylmar Station, Van Nuys / Keswick, and Van Nuys in around 30h 52m.

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