There are 3 ways to get from Aliso Viejo to Palmdale by train, car, or train (Amtrak)
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Train
best- Take the train from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain AV Line
4h 20m$15–20Drive 97.8 mi
- Drive from Aliso Viejo to Palmdalecar 97.8 mi
2h 6m$18–26Train via Santa Ana-Santiago
- Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain AV Line
5h 50m$25–42
Aliso Viejo to Palmdale by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aliso Viejo to Palmdale is to train which costs $14 - $20 and takes 4h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Aliso Viejo to Palmdale is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs $17 - $26.
No, there is no direct train from Aliso Viejo to Palmdale station. However, there are services departing from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo and arriving at Palmdale Station via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
The distance between Aliso Viejo and Palmdale is 123 miles. The road distance is 98.4 miles.
The best way to get from Aliso Viejo to Palmdale without a car is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs $14 - $20.
It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Aliso Viejo to Palmdale, including transfers.
Aliso Viejo to Palmdale train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo station.
Aliso Viejo to Palmdale train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aliso Viejo to Palmdale is 98 miles. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Aliso Viejo to Palmdale.
There are 67+ hotels available in Palmdale.
What companies run services between Aliso Viejo, CA, USA and Palmdale, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo to Palmdale Station via L.A. Union Station in around 4h 20m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Santa Ana to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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