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How to get fromMelbourne to Palmdaleby plane, train or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Melbourne to Palmdale by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MEL - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    21h 10m
    $374–1,342

  2. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane MEL - BUR
    2. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    24h
    $504–1,729

  3. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane MEL - 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
    25h 38m
    $578–2,134

  4. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MEL - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    26h 48m
    $755–6,066

  5. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane MEL - SNA
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    27h 53m
    $529–1,935

  6. Fly to Palm Springs International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane MEL - PSP
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    26h 50m

  7. Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane MEL - SBA
    2. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Oxnardbus bus
    3. Take the train from Oxnard to Glendale Amtraktrain train
    4. Take the train from Glendale to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    28h 33m

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration17h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$306Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Palmdale, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Palmdale. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), take the bus to Union Station FlyAway - 800 N Alameda St at Union Station / Patsaurus Plaza, walk to L.A. Union Station, then take the train to Palmdale Station. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR), walk to Empire / Burbank Airport Transit Center, take the line 165 bus to Burbank Station, walk to Burbank - Downtown, then take the train to Palmdale Station.

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