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How to get fromCathedral City to Palmdaleby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Cathedral City to Palmdale by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus FlixBus 2054
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train AV Line
    8h 14m
    $32–52

  2. Bus, train via San Bernardino

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to 2nd at Commercebus bus 10
    2. Take the bus from Walmart to San Bernardinobus bus
    3. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    9h 18m
    $22–35

  3. Bus, train via Anaheim

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train AV Line
    8h 22m
    $42–64

  4. Drive 124.2 mi

    1. Drive from Cathedral City to Palmdalecar car 124.2 mi
    2h 19m
    $23–33

  5. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train AV Line
    8h 16m
    $32–57

Cathedral City to Palmdale by bus, foot, and train

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration8h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 217.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 14m

What companies run services between Cathedral City, CA, USA and Palmdale, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Cathedral City to Palmdale. However, you can take the line 1 bus to Town Center & Hahn, take the line 11 bus to Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy, walk to Indio Bus Station, take the bus to Los Angeles Downtown, walk to L.A. Union Station, then take the train to Palmdale Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Perez at Perez Business Park to Palmdale Station via El Cielo at Kirk Douglas, Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton, and L.A. Union Station in around 8h 22m.

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