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How to get fromSalinas to Palmdaleby train (Amtrak), bus, car, shuttle, plane, or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Salinas to Palmdale by train (Amtrak), bus, car, shuttle, plane, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Salinas to Van Nuystrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Sylmar / San Fernando to Palmdale Stationtrain train AV Line
    11h 42m
    $121–236

  2. Drive 285.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Salinas to Palmdalecar car 285.6 mi
    5h 15m
    $53–76

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 to Monterey / Gilroy Train Stationbus bus 59
    2. Take the bus from Gilroy to Bakersfieldbus bus
    3. Take the bus from GET Downtown Transit Center to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus bus 100
    11h 50m
    $62–93

  4. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Prunedale Park & Ride to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SJC - BUR
    3. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    7h 41m
    $543–724

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to Santa Barbarabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    12h 32m
    $109–160

  6. Fly Monterey Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MRY - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    8h 29m
    $282–734

  7. Line 20 bus to Monterey Regional Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tylerbus bus
    2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane MRY - BUR
    3. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    7h 42m
    $446–822

  8. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Prunedale Park & Ride to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SJC - LAX
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    8h 28m
    $169–686

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

    1. Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain train
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane OAK - BUR
    4. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    9h 16m
    $348–739

Salinas to Palmdale by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$121Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 391.1 mi
  • Duration: 11h 42m

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

You can take a train from Salinas to Palmdale Station via Van Nuys, Van Nuys / Keswick, Sylmar Station, and Sylmar / San Fernando in around 11h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 to Palmdale Station via Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, Gilroy, Bakersfield, Bakersfield, Bakersfield - 1821 18th St International, GET Downtown Transit Center, MetroLink/Sierra Hwy., and Lancaster in around 11h 50m.

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