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

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

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  1. Fly Vancouver International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane YVR - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    9h 15m
    $114–833

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Vancouver to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus bus 100
    33h 28m
    $180–360

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Vancouver to Seattletrain train
    2. Take the train from Seattle to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    43h 47m
    $489–1,016

  4. Drive 1,259.7 mi

    1. Drive from Vancouver to Palmdalecar car 1,259.7 mi
    21h 53m
    $289–417

  5. Fly Vancouver International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane YVR - BUR
    2. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    10h 29m
    $203–1,021

  6. Bus to Bellingham International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from River Rock Casino Resort, Richmond to Bellingham Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Bellingham International Airport (BLI) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane BLI - BUR
    3. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    12h 20m
    $150–551

  7. Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Vancouver to Seattletrain train
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SEA - BUR
    3. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    12h 27m
    $376–543

  8. Fly Vancouver International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane YVR - SNA
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    12h 47m
    $278–1,327

Vancouver to Palmdale by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration33h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$180Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,174.8 mi
  • Duration: 9h 15m

What companies run services between Vancouver, BC, Canada and Palmdale, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Vancouver to Palmdale Station via Seattle Bus Station, Sacramento Bus Station, Bakersfield Train Station, Bakersfield Amtrak, MetroLink/Sierra Hwy., and Lancaster in around 33h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Vancouver to Palmdale Station via Seattle, Los Angeles, and L.A. Union Station in around 43h 47m.

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