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How to get fromPalmdale to Salinasby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to Sylmar / San Fernandotrain train AV Line
    2. Take the train from Van Nuys to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    11h 1m
    $120–244

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to GET Downtown Transit Centerbus bus 100
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Gilroybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3bus bus 59
    12h 8m
    $42–67

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus bus
    11h 25m
    $106–161

  4. Drive 285.9 mi

    1. Drive from Palmdale to Salinascar car 285.9 mi
    5h 16m
    $53–76

  5. 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 45m
    $283–735

  6. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport, line 20 bus

    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
    3. Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7bus bus
    7h 9m
    $446–823

  7. 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 Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle bus
    7h 32m
    $543–719

  8. 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 Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle bus
    8h 5m
    $170–681

Palmdale to Salinas by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$120Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 391.6 mi
  • Duration: 11h 1m

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

You can take a train from Palmdale Station to Salinas via Sylmar / San Fernando, Sylmar Station, Van Nuys / Keswick, and Van Nuys in around 11h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Palmdale Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 via Lancaster, MetroLink/Sierra Hwy., GET Downtown Transit Center, Downtown Transit Center, Bakersfield College, East California & Washington, Bakersfield, Gilroy, and Monterey / Gilroy Train Station in around 12h 8m.

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