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How to get fromPalmdale to Austinby train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Palmdale to Austin by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus

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  1. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

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    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)planeLAX - AUS
    7h 15m
    $144–461

  2. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to San Antonio International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)planeLAX - SAT
    3. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus
    9h 29m
    $126–476

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union StationtrainAV Line
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to AustintrainTexas Eagle
    36h 28m
    $172–415

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Bakersfield Amtrakbus100
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Ft Worth Bus Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Fort Worth to Austinbus
    40h 19m
    $263–526

  5. Drive 1,359.7 mi

    1. Drive from Palmdale to Austincar1,359.7 mi
    21h 54m
    $249–359

  6. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to Burbank - Downtowntrain
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)planeBUR - AUS
    7h 6m
    $162–518

  7. Train to Long Beach Airport, fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)planeLGB - AUS
    9h 1m
    $139–623

  8. Train, train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Rancho Cucamongatrain
    3. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)planeONT - AUS
    9h 21m
    $149–726

  9. Train to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)planeSNA - AUS
    10h 37m
    $189–575

Palmdale to Austin by train and foot

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration36h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$172Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Palmdale, CA, USA and Austin, TX, USA?

You can take a train from Palmdale Station to Austin via L.A. Union Station and Los Angeles in around 36h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Palmdale Station to Austin via Lancaster, MetroLink/Sierra Hwy., Bakersfield Amtrak, Bakersfield Train Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Ft Worth Bus Station, and Fort Worth in around 40h 19m.

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