San Diego to Palmdale Trains

San Diego to Palmdale trains

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Trip Overview

The train between San Diego and Palmdale takes 5h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from San Diego 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.

5h 39m
Duration: 196 mi
Distance: $95
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain AV Line

6h 2m

$80–122

San Diego to Palmdale train times

Trains run every 4 hours between San Diego and Palmdale. The earliest departure is at 4:01 AM at night, and the last departure from San Diego is at 4:01 PM which arrives into Palmdale at 9:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Los Angeles and take an average of 5h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

4:01 AM → 9:40 AM
5h 39m • 1 change
8:01 AM → 1:40 PM
5h 39m • 1 change
10:01 AM → 3:40 PM
5h 39m • 1 change
12:01 PM → 5:40 PM
5h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

4:01 AM → 9:40 AM
5h 39m • 1 change
8:01 AM → 1:40 PM
5h 39m • 1 change
10:01 AM → 3:40 PM
5h 39m • 1 change
12:01 PM → 5:40 PM
5h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:01 AM → 11:41 AM
5h 40m • 1 change
8:01 AM → 1:41 PM
5h 40m • 1 change
10:01 AM → 3:41 PM
5h 40m • 1 change
12:01 PM → 5:41 PM
5h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:01 AM → 11:41 AM
5h 40m • 1 change
8:01 AM → 1:41 PM
5h 40m • 1 change
10:01 AM → 3:41 PM
5h 40m • 1 change
12:01 PM → 5:41 PM
5h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:01 AM → 11:41 AM
5h 40m • 1 change
8:01 AM → 1:41 PM
5h 40m • 1 change
10:01 AM → 3:41 PM
5h 40m • 1 change
12:01 PM → 5:41 PM
5h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:01 AM → 11:41 AM
5h 40m • 1 change
8:01 AM → 1:41 PM
5h 40m • 1 change
10:01 AM → 3:41 PM
5h 40m • 1 change
12:01 PM → 5:41 PM
5h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:01 AM → 11:41 AM
5h 40m • 1 change
8:01 AM → 1:41 PM
5h 40m • 1 change
10:01 AM → 3:41 PM
5h 40m • 1 change
12:01 PM → 5:41 PM
5h 40m • 1 change
Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from San Diego 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.