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Trip Overview

The average train between Palmdale and San Diego takes 6h 45m 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.

6h 45m
Duration
196 mi
Distance
$93
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train AV Line
  2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain train Pacific Surfliner
5h 56m
$81–125

Palmdale to San Diego train times

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 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Palmdale to San Diego? 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.

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  • Distance: 196 mi
  • Duration: 6h 45m

What companies run services between Palmdale, CA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Palmdale Station to San Diego via L.A. Union Station and Los Angeles in around 5h 56m.

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