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

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

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

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SEA - BUR
    2. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    7h 48m
    $97–452

  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)plane plane SEA - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    8h 49m
    $83–346

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station 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
    27h 3m
    $134–309

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Van Nuystrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Sylmar / San Fernando to Palmdale Stationtrain train AV Line
    37h 53m
    $173–350

  5. Drive 1,117.6 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Palmdalecar car 1,117.6 mi
    19h 13m
    $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)plane plane PAE - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    9h 6m
    $94–396

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

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SEA - 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
    10h 15m
    $119–580

  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)plane plane SEA - SNA
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    11h 44m
    $114–520

Seattle to Palmdale by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration27h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$134Cheapest 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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