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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 Union Station Arrivalsbus bus FlixBus 2054
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train AV Line
    8h 9m
    $30–47

  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. Drive  124.2 mi

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

  4. Bus, train via Anaheim

    1. Take the bus from Palm Desert 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 42m

  5. Bus, train via El Monte

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to El Monte Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train AV Line
    9h 12m
    $32–54

Cathedral City to Palmdale by bus, foot, and train

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration8h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 216.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 9m

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 Union Station Arrivals, walk to L.A. Union Station, then take the train to Palmdale Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ramon at Braille Institute to Palmdale Station via Varner at Harry Oliver, Walmart, San Bernardino, San Bernardino - Downtown, and L.A. Union Station in around 9h 18m.

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