There are 3 ways to get from Compton to Palmdale by tram, train, bus, or car
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Tram, train
best- Take the tram from Compton Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram Metro A Line
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain AV Line
3h 45m$12–17Bus, train
- Take the bus from Long Beach / Palmer to Figueroa / Sunsetbus 60
- Take the bus from Temple / Beaudry to Sylmar Stationbus 92
- Take the train from Sylmar / San Fernando to Palmdale Stationtrain
6h 2m$12–17Drive 63.5 mi
- Drive from Compton to Palmdalecar 63.5 mi
1h 31m$12–17
Compton to Palmdale by tram and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Compton to Palmdale is to drive which costs $11 - $17 and takes 1h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Compton to Palmdale is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs $11 - $17.
No, there is no direct train from Compton station to Palmdale station. However, there are services departing from Compton Station and arriving at Palmdale Station via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
The distance between Compton and Palmdale is 84 miles. The road distance is 63.9 miles.
The best way to get from Compton to Palmdale without a car is to tram and train which takes 3h 45m and costs $11 - $17.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Compton to Palmdale, including transfers.
Compton to Palmdale train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Compton Station.
Compton to Palmdale train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Union Station - Metro A-Line.
Yes, the driving distance between Compton to Palmdale is 64 miles. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Compton to Palmdale.
There are 71+ hotels available in Palmdale.
What companies run services between Compton, CA, USA and Palmdale, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Compton to Palmdale. However, you can take the vehicle to Union Station - Metro A-Line, walk to L.A. Union Station, then take the train to Palmdale Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Long Beach / Palmer to Palmdale Station via Figueroa / Sunset, Temple / Beaudry, Sylmar Station, and Sylmar / San Fernando in around 6h 2m.
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from Compton Station to Union Station - Metro A-Line
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Sylmar / San Fernando to Palmdale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Long Beach / Palmer to Figueroa / Sunset
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Temple / Beaudry to Sylmar Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
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