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Palmdale to Escondido trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Palmdale and Escondido takes 7h 40m and the fastest train takes 6h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Palmdale to Escondido. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 40m
Duration
177 mi
Distance
$44
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train AV Line
  2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
6h 11m
$34–77

Palmdale to Escondido train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Palmdale and Escondido. The earliest departure is at 4:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Palmdale is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Escondido at 9:26 AM. All services require a transfer at L.A. Union Station and take an average of 7h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrakNorth County Transit10h 36m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrakNorth County Transit6h 6m • 2 changes

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrakNorth County Transit6h 6m • 2 changes

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrakNorth County Transit7h 6m • 2 changes

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrakNorth County Transit6h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrakNorth County Transit6h 6m • 2 changes

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrakNorth County Transit6h 6m • 2 changes

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrakNorth County Transit7h 6m • 2 changes

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrakNorth County Transit6h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrakNorth County Transit6h 6m • 2 changes

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrakNorth County Transit6h 6m • 2 changes

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrakNorth County Transit7h 6m • 2 changes

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrakNorth County Transit6h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrakNorth County Transit6h 6m • 2 changes

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrakNorth County Transit6h 6m • 2 changes

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrakNorth County Transit7h 6m • 2 changes

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrakNorth County Transit6h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrakNorth County Transit6h 6m • 2 changes

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrakNorth County Transit6h 6m • 2 changes

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrakNorth County Transit7h 6m • 2 changes

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrakNorth County Transit6h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrakNorth County Transit7h 6m • 2 changes

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrakNorth County Transit6h 6m • 2 changes

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrakNorth County Transit6h 6m • 2 changes

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrakNorth County Transit6h 6m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Palmdale to Escondido? 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 Palmdale to Escondido.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 176.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 40m

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

You can take a train from Palmdale Station to Escondido Transit Center via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, Oceanside, and Oceanside Transit Center in around 6h 11m.

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