There are 4 ways to get from Palmdale to Carmel by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, fly
best- Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane LAX - MRY
5h 16m$324–760Drive 305.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Palmdale to Carmelcar 305.3 mi
5h 41m$56–81Train
- Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain AV Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
11h 54m$271–410Train, bus
- Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus
- Take the bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stopbus
13h 40m
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Palmdale to Carmel is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Palmdale to Carmel is to train and fly which takes 5h 16m and costs $320 - $800.
No, there is no direct train from Palmdale station to Carmel. However, there are services departing from Palmdale Station and arriving at Salinas via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 54m.
The distance between Palmdale and Carmel is 360 miles. The road distance is 307.1 miles.
The best way to get from Palmdale to Carmel without a car is to train which takes 11h 54m and costs $270 - $410.
It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Palmdale to Carmel, including transfers.
Palmdale to Carmel train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Palmdale Station.
Palmdale to Carmel train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palmdale to Carmel is 307 miles. It takes approximately 5h 41m to drive from Palmdale to Carmel.
There are 303+ hotels available in Carmel.
What companies run services between Palmdale, CA, USA and Carmel, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Palmdale Station to Carmel via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, and Salinas in around 11h 54m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $190–310
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Santa Barbara to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Amtrak
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