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How to get fromSt. Louis to Palmdaleby plane, train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 9 ways to get from St. Louis to Palmdale by plane, train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane STL - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    9h 14m
    $150–370

  2. Fly to Long Beach Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane STL - LGB
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    12h 35m
    $128–574

  3. Bus, drive (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to El Monte Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Drive from El Monte Bus Stop to Palmdalecar car
    41h 30m
    $312–483

  4. Train via Kansas City

    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas Citytrain train
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    45h 26m
    $519–1,281

  5. Drive  1,782.8 mi

    1. Drive from St. Louis to Palmdalecar car 1,782.8 mi
    28h 15m
    $326–470

  6. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane STL - BUR
    2. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    10h 29m
    $164–768

  7. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane STL - 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
    12h 49m
    $158–674

  8. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane STL - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    12h 53m
    $174–342

  9. Train

    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Los Angelestrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train AV Line
    2d 14h
    $614–1,470

St. Louis to Palmdale by train and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration45h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$519Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,687 mi
  • Duration: 9h 14m

What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Palmdale, CA, USA?

You can take a train from St. Louis to Palmdale Station via Kansas City, Los Angeles, and L.A. Union Station in around 45h 26m.

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