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How to get fromCosta Mesa to Palmdaleby train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Costa Mesa to Palmdale by train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train AV Line
    5h 14m
    $23–40

  2. Line 43 bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Park-19Th to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus bus 43
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train AV Line
    6h 4m
    $14–20

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Pacoima - San Fernandobus bus Lxit 3324
    2. Take the train from Sylmar / San Fernando to Palmdale Stationtrain train AV Line
    5h 37m
    $38–57

  4. Drive 86.9 mi

    1. Drive from Costa Mesa to Palmdalecar car 86.9 mi
    1h 59m
    $16–23

  5. Line 43 bus, bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Park-19Th to Harbor-East Shuttle Areabus bus 43
    2. Take the bus from Disneyland Employee's Entrance to 6th / Broadwaybus bus 460
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    6h 50m
    $14–21

Costa Mesa to Palmdale by bus, train, and foot

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration5h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 112.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between Costa Mesa, CA, USA and Palmdale, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Oc Fair-Yellow Gate to Palmdale Station via The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 9, Santa Ana, Los Angeles, and L.A. Union Station in around 5h 14m.

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