Palmdale to San Diego Trains

Palmdale to San Diego trains

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Trip Overview

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.

6h 37m
Duration: 196 mi
Distance: $93
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain AV Line
Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain 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 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

8:20 AM → 2:07 PM
5h 47m • 1 change
12:20 PM → 6:07 PM
5h 47m • 1 change
2:20 PM → 8:07 PM
5h 47m • 1 change
6:20 PM → 1:04 AM
Arrives next day
6h 44m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

6:20 AM → 1:07 PM
6h 47m • 1 change
8:20 AM → 2:07 PM
5h 47m • 1 change
12:20 PM → 6:07 PM
5h 47m • 1 change
2:20 PM → 8:07 PM
5h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:20 AM → 10:07 AM
5h 47m • 1 change
5:20 AM → 11:07 AM
5h 47m • 1 change
6:20 AM → 1:07 PM
6h 47m • 1 change
12:20 PM → 6:07 PM
5h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:20 AM → 10:07 AM
5h 47m • 1 change
5:20 AM → 11:07 AM
5h 47m • 1 change
6:20 AM → 1:07 PM
6h 47m • 1 change
12:20 PM → 6:07 PM
5h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:20 AM → 10:07 AM
5h 47m • 1 change
5:20 AM → 11:07 AM
5h 47m • 1 change
6:20 AM → 1:07 PM
6h 47m • 1 change
12:20 PM → 6:07 PM
5h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:20 AM → 10:07 AM
5h 47m • 1 change
5:20 AM → 11:07 AM
5h 47m • 1 change
6:20 AM → 1:07 PM
6h 47m • 1 change
12:20 PM → 6:07 PM
5h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

4:20 AM → 10:07 AM
5h 47m • 1 change
5:20 AM → 11:07 AM
5h 47m • 1 change
6:20 AM → 1:07 PM
6h 47m • 1 change
12:20 PM → 6:07 PM
5h 47m • 1 change
Show more

Frequently asked questions

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