The average train between Palmdale and San Diego takes 6h 37m and the fastest train takes 5h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Palmdale to San Diego. 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 every 4 hours between Palmdale and San Diego. The earliest departure is at 4:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Palmdale is at 8:20 PM which arrives into San Diego at 9:04 AM. All services require a transfer at L.A. Union Station and take an average of 6h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Palmdale to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Palmdale station and arriving at San Diego station via L.A. Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.
Palmdale to San Diego train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Palmdale Station.
Palmdale to San Diego train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at San Diego station.
The distance between Palmdale and San Diego is 225.3 km. The road distance is 315 km.
You can take a train from Palmdale Station to San Diego via L.A. Union Station and Los Angeles in around 5h 56m.