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How to get fromSan Luis Obispo to Palmdaleby train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from San Luis Obispo to Palmdale by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Glendale Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Glendale to Palmdale Stationtrain train AV Line
    8h 11m
    $79–157

  2. Drive 185.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Luis Obispo to Palmdalecar car 185.4 mi
    4h 12m
    $34–49

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Government Center to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus 10S
    2. Take the bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    10h 30m
    $106–133

  4. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SBP - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    6h 37m
    $238–470

  5. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SBP - BUR
    2. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    8h 22m
    $66–328

San Luis Obispo to Palmdale by train

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration8h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 279.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 11m

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

You can take a train from San Luis Obispo to Palmdale Station via Glendale Amtrak and Glendale in around 8h 11m.

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