There are 8 ways to get from Salinas to Palmdale by bus, train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 to Monterey / Gilroy Train Stationbus 59
- Take the bus from Gilroy to Delanobus
- Take the bus from Delano to Bakersfieldbus
- Take the bus from GET Downtown Transit Center to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus 100
11h 38m$60–93Drive 285.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Salinas to Palmdalecar 285.6 mi
5h 15m$53–76Train
- Take the train from Salinas to Van Nuystrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Sylmar / San Fernando to Palmdale Stationtrain AV Line
11h 42m$99–210Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train
- Take a shuttle bus from Prunedale Park & Ride to SJC Airport Terminal A
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane SJC - BUR
- Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Palmdale Stationtrain
7h 42m$523–824Bus, train
- Take the bus from Salinas to Santa Barbarabus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain
12h 32m$90–133Fly Monterey Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train
- Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane MRY - LAX
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain
8h 31m$292–734Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train
- Take a shuttle bus from Prunedale Park & Ride to SJC Airport Terminal A
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SJC - LAX
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain
8h 29m$169–686Train, train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain
- Take the train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane OAK - BUR
- Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Palmdale Stationtrain
9h 16m$221–781
Salinas to Palmdale by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salinas to Palmdale is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Salinas to Palmdale is to drive which takes 5h 15m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Salinas to Palmdale. However, there are services departing from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 and arriving at MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. via Gilroy, Delano and GET Downtown Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Salinas to Palmdale station. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Palmdale Station via Sylmar / San Fernando. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 42m.
The distance between Salinas and Palmdale is 361 miles. The road distance is 287.2 miles.
The best way to get from Salinas to Palmdale without a car is to bus which takes 11h 38m and costs $55 - $95.
It takes approximately 11h 38m to get from Salinas to Palmdale, including transfers.
Salinas to Palmdale bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, depart from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 station.
Salinas to Palmdale train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
The best way to get from Salinas to Palmdale is to bus which takes 11h 38m and costs $55 - $95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $95 - $210 and takes 11h 42m.
What companies run services between Salinas, CA, USA and Palmdale, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 to Palmdale Station via Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, Gilroy, Delano, Bakersfield, GET Downtown Transit Center, MetroLink/Sierra Hwy., and Lancaster in around 11h 38m. Alternatively, 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.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–210
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salinas to Van Nuys
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–200
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salinas to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–23
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-888-678-2871
- [email protected]
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
Bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 to Monterey / Gilroy Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
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More Questions & Answers
Salinas to Palmdale bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, arrive at Monterey / Gilroy Train Station.
Salinas to Palmdale train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Van Nuys station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salinas to Palmdale is 287 miles. It takes approximately 5h 15m to drive from Salinas to Palmdale.
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