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

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There are 7 ways to get from Portland to Palmdale by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane PDX - BUR
    2. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    7h 11m
    $154–769

  2. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PDX - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    7h 51m
    $85–361

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus bus 100
    24h 23m
    $136–268

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Portland to Van Nuystrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Sylmar / San Fernando to Palmdale Stationtrain train AV Line
    33h 26m
    $355–733

  5. Drive 945.1 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Palmdalecar car 945.1 mi
    16h 14m
    $173–250

  6. Fly to Long Beach Airport, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane PDX - LGB
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    9h 27m
    $109–484

  7. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane PDX - 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
    9h 43m
    $138–624

Portland to Palmdale by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration24h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$136Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 892 mi
  • Duration: 7h 11m

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Palmdale, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Palmdale Station via Sacramento Bus Station, Bakersfield Train Station, Bakersfield Amtrak, MetroLink/Sierra Hwy., and Lancaster in around 24h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portland to Palmdale Station via Van Nuys, Van Nuys / Keswick, Sylmar Station, and Sylmar / San Fernando in around 33h 26m.

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