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How to get fromDowney to Palmdaleby tram, train, car, bus, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Downey to Palmdale by tram, train, car, bus, or taxi

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  1. Tram, train

    best
    1. Take the tram from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram tram Metro A Line
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train AV Line
    3h 55m
    $14–19

  2. Drive 61.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Downey to Palmdalecar car 61.5 mi
    1h 27m
    $12–17

  3. Line 266 bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Lakewood / Cecilia to Sierra Madre Villa Stationbus bus 266
    2. Take the taxi from Sierra Madre Villa Station to Palmdaletaxi taxi
    2h 14m
    $162–202

Downey to Palmdale by tram and train

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration3h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 86.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 55m

What companies run services between Downey, CA, USA and Palmdale, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Downey to Palmdale. However, you can take the vehicle to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro C-Line, walk to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line, 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 drive from Downey to Palmdale in around 1h 27m.

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