The average train between Irvine and Palmdale takes 3h 55m and the fastest train takes 3h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Irvine 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.
Trains run 5 times a day between Irvine and Palmdale. The earliest departure is at 8:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Irvine is at 7:20 PM which arrives into Palmdale at 9:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Irvine to Palmdale. However, there are services departing from Irvine station and arriving at Palmdale station via L.A. Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
Irvine to Palmdale train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Tustin station.
Irvine to Palmdale train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Palmdale Station.
The distance between Irvine and Palmdale is 104.7 km. The road distance is 174 km.
You can take a train from Tustin to Palmdale Station via L.A. Union Station in around 4h 2m.