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How to get fromSanta Maria to Palmdaleby bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Maria to Palmdale by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train AV Line
    8h 59m
    $104–130

  2. Drive 172.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Maria to Palmdalecar car 172.9 mi
    3h 16m
    $32–46

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Guadalupe Amtrak Station to Glendale Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Glendale to Palmdale Stationtrain train AV Line
    9h
    $72–147

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Chapala at Figueroabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Mojave Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus bus 250 / ...
    13h 3m
    $90–138

Santa Maria to Palmdale by bus and train

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration8h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$104Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 262.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 59m

What companies run services between Santa Maria, Santa Barbara County, CA, USA and Palmdale, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Main at Pine Outbound to Palmdale Station via Guadalupe Amtrak Station, Guadalupe Amtrak Station, Glendale Amtrak, and Glendale in around 9h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Palmdale Station via Chapala at Figueroa, Chapala & Anapamu, State & Yanonali, Santa Barbara, Carl's Jr./Inyo St., MetroLink/Sierra Hwy., and Lancaster in around 13h 3m.

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