There are 8 ways to get from Seattle to Palmdale by plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train
best- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane SEA - BUR
- Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Palmdale Stationtrain
7h 34m$324–489Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Ontario International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane SEA - ONT
- Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain
10h 3m$68–374Bus
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus 100
28h 38m$169–271Train
- Take the train from Seattle to Van Nuystrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Sylmar / San Fernando to Palmdale Stationtrain AV Line
37h 53m$339–793Drive 1,117.7 mi
- Drive from Seattle to Palmdalecar 1,117.7 mi
19h 13m$204–295Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SEA - LAX
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain
8h 9m$150–351Fly Paine Field County Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train
- Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane PAE - LAX
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain
8h 29m$145–606Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Long Beach Airport, train
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane SEA - LGB
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain
9h 39m$74–304
Seattle to Palmdale by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Palmdale is to fly and train which costs $70 - $310 and takes 9h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle to Palmdale is to fly and train which takes 7h 34m and costs $320 - $490.
No, there is no direct bus from Seattle station to Palmdale. However, there are services departing from Seattle Bus Station and arriving at MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. via Sacramento Bus Station and Bakersfield Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Seattle to Palmdale station. However, there are services departing from Seattle and arriving at Palmdale Station via Sylmar / San Fernando. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 53m.
The distance between Seattle and Palmdale is 1021 miles. The road distance is 1124.2 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle to Palmdale without a car is to bus which takes 28h 38m and costs $160 - $280.
It takes approximately 7h 34m to get from Seattle to Palmdale, including transfers.
Seattle to Palmdale bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Seattle Bus Station.
Seattle to Palmdale train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from Seattle to Palmdale is to bus which takes 28h 38m and costs $160 - $280. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $330 - $800 and takes 37h 53m.
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 Van Nuys, Van Nuys / Keswick, Sylmar Station, and Sylmar / San Fernando in around 37h 53m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–370
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–380
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–380
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Long Beach Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–280
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Long Beach Airport via San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $55–290
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Long Beach Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $60–300
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Long Beach Airport via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $55–280
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Long Beach Airport via Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $55–290
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–360
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–360
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–350
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Burbank - Downtown to Palmdale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Sylmar / San Fernando to Palmdale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–190
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Seattle to Palmdale bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Seattle to Palmdale train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Van Nuys station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle to Palmdale is 1124 miles. It takes approximately 19h 13m to drive from Seattle to Palmdale.
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