The average train between Lake Forest and Palmdale takes 4h 20m and the fastest train takes 3h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Lake Forest 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 Lake Forest and Palmdale. The earliest departure is at 8:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lake Forest is at 7:12 PM which arrives into Palmdale at 9:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lake Forest to Palmdale. However, there are services departing from Lake Forest station and arriving at Palmdale station via L.A. Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
Lake Forest to Palmdale train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Irvine station.
Lake Forest to Palmdale train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Palmdale Station.
The distance between Lake Forest and Palmdale is 110.9 km. The road distance is 183 km.
You can take a train from Irvine to Palmdale Station via L.A. Union Station in around 4h 10m.