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Escondido to Palmdale trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Escondido and Palmdale takes 6h 44m and the fastest train takes 6h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Escondido to Palmdale. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 44m
Duration
177 mi
Distance
$74
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
  2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train AV Line
6h 54m
$58–96

Escondido to Palmdale train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Escondido and Palmdale. The earliest departure is at 5:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Escondido is at 10:33 PM which arrives into Palmdale at 9:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Oceanside Transit Center and take an average of 6h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    North County TransitAmtrakMetrolink Trains6h 7m • 2 changes

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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    North County TransitAmtrakMetrolink Trains6h 7m • 2 changes

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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    North County TransitAmtrakMetrolink Trains6h 8m • 2 changes

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Escondido to Palmdale? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Escondido to Palmdale.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 176.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 44m

What companies run services between Escondido, CA, USA and Palmdale, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Escondido Transit Center to Palmdale Station via Oceanside Transit Center, Oceanside, Los Angeles, and L.A. Union Station in around 6h 54m.

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