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Trip Overview

The train between Lake Forest and Palmdale takes 3h 48m. 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.

3h 48m
Duration
114 mi
Distance
$42
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Lake Forest to Palmdale train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Lake Forest and Palmdale. The earliest departure is at 5:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lake Forest is at 5:52 PM which arrives into Palmdale at 9:41 PM. All services require a transfer at Los Angeles and take an average of 3h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Lake Forest 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 Lake Forest to Palmdale.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 113.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 48m

What companies run services between Lake Forest, Orange County, CA, USA and Palmdale, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Irvine to Palmdale Station via Los Angeles and L.A. Union Station in around 4h 11m.

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