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

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There are 8 ways to get from Seattle to Palmdale by plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SEA - BUR
    2. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    7h 30m
    $89–409

  2. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Ontario International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SEA - 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
    10h 8m
    $63–374

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus bus 100
    28h 38m
    $190–290

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train AV Line
    38h 22m
    $764–1,172

  5. Drive  1,117.7 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Palmdalecar car 1,117.7 mi
    19h 13m
    $204–295

  6. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SEA - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    8h 9m
    $150–351

  7. Fly Paine Field County Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PAE - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    8h 25m
    $145–496

  8. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Long Beach Airport, train

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane SEA - LGB
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    9h 44m
    $79–344

Seattle to Palmdale by bus and train

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration28h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$190Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,015.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 30m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Palmdale, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Palmdale Station via Sacramento Bus Station, Bakersfield Train Station, Bakersfield Amtrak, MetroLink/Sierra Hwy., and Lancaster in around 28h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Seattle to Palmdale Station via Los Angeles and L.A. Union Station in around 38h 22m.

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