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How to get fromPalmdale to San Luis Obispoby train (Amtrak), car, train, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Palmdale to San Luis Obispo by train (Amtrak), car, train, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to Burbank - Downtowntrain train AV Line
    2. Take the train from Burbank to San Luis Obispotrain train Pacific Surfliner
    7h 59m
    $75–154

  2. Drive 185.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palmdale to San Luis Obispocar car 185.7 mi
    4h 12m
    $34–49

  3. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane LAX - SBP
    6h
    $239–470

Palmdale to San Luis Obispo by train

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration7h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 269.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 59m

What companies run services between Palmdale, CA, USA and San Luis Obispo, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Palmdale Station to San Luis Obispo via Burbank - Downtown and Burbank in around 7h 59m.

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