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How to get fromSacramento to Palmdaleby plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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

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  1. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SMF - BUR
    2. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    5h 53m
    $183–669

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus bus 100
    10h 13m
    $51–95

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train AV Line
    17h 29m
    $156–336

  4. Drive  366.6 mi

    1. Drive from Sacramento to Palmdalecar car 366.6 mi
    6h 20m
    $67–97

  5. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SMF - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    6h 35m
    $139–371

  6. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane OAK - BUR
    3. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    7h 48m
    $218–774

  7. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Long Beach Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane SMF - LGB
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    8h 11m
    $53–254

  8. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SMF - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    8h 28m
    $177–774

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    12h 52m
    $69–110

Sacramento to Palmdale by bus and train

Calendar22Weekly Services
Duration10h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 432.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 53m

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

You can take a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Palmdale Station via Bakersfield Train Station, Bakersfield Amtrak, MetroLink/Sierra Hwy., and Lancaster in around 10h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sacramento to Palmdale Station via Los Angeles and L.A. Union Station in around 17h 29m.

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