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

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

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  1. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)planeSEA - BUR
    2. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Palmdale Stationtrain
    7h 52m
    $97–447

  2. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeSEA - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain
    8h 53m
    $75–323

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus100
    27h 3m
    $135–264

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Van NuystrainCoast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Sylmar / San Fernando to Palmdale StationtrainAV Line
    37h 53m
    $203–1,755

  5. Drive 1,117.6 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Palmdalecar1,117.6 mi
    19h 5m
    $204–295

  6. Fly Paine Field County Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planePAE - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain
    10h
    $92–378

  7. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)planeSEA - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain
    10h 14m
    $113–498

  8. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)planeSEA - SNA
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain
    11h 46m
    $114–499

  9. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)planeSEA - SBA
    2. Take the bus from Isla Vista to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain
    10h 46m
    $118–447

Seattle to Palmdale by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration27h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$135Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Palmdale, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Palmdale Station via Sacramento Bus Station, Bakersfield Train Station, Bakersfield Amtrak, MetroLink/Sierra Hwy., and Lancaster in around 27h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Seattle to Palmdale Station via Van Nuys, Van Nuys / Keswick, Sylmar Station, and Sylmar / San Fernando in around 37h 53m.

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