There are 5 ways to get from Chula Vista to Palmdale by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain AV Line
7h 24m$51–98Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Glendale Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
- Take the train from Glendale to Palmdale Stationtrain AV Line
8h 4m$30–53Bus, train via Los Angeles
- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Tijuana
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain AV Line
7h 36m$36–60Drive 174.8 mi
- Drive from Chula Vista to Palmdalecar 174.8 mi
3h 11m$32–47Fly, train
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SAN - LAX
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain
6h 50m$170–833
Chula Vista to Palmdale by tram, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chula Vista to Palmdale is to bus and train which costs $30 - $55 and takes 8h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Chula Vista to Palmdale is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct train from Chula Vista station to Palmdale station. However, there are services departing from E Street Station and arriving at Palmdale Station via San Diego and L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.
The distance between Chula Vista and Palmdale is 205 miles. The road distance is 175.8 miles.
The best way to get from Chula Vista to Palmdale without a car is to train which takes 7h 24m and costs $50 - $100.
It takes approximately 7h 24m to get from Chula Vista to Palmdale, including transfers.
Chula Vista to Palmdale train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
Chula Vista to Palmdale train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chula Vista to Palmdale is 176 miles. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Chula Vista to Palmdale.
There are 67+ hotels available in Palmdale.
What companies run services between Chula Vista, CA, USA and Palmdale, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from E Street Station to Palmdale Station via America Plaza Station, San Diego, Los Angeles, and L.A. Union Station in around 7h 24m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–180
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–180
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Diego to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- 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
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
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
Train from Glendale to Palmdale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Glendale Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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