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How to get fromIsla Vista to Palmdaleby bus, train, car, train (Amtrak), or bus (Amtrak)

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Isla Vista to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train AV Line
    4h 52m
    $45–63

  2. Drive 121.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Isla Vista to Palmdalecar car 121.3 mi
    2h 17m
    $23–32

  3. Bus, train via Isla Vista

    1. Take the bus from Isla Vista to Los Angelesbus bus Ans 6241
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train AV Line
    5h 57m
    $47–65

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Goleta Station to Burbanktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Palmdale Stationtrain train AV Line
    6h 31m
    $40–86

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Mojave Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus bus 250 / ...
    9h 43m
    $90–126

Isla Vista to Palmdale by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration4h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 175.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 52m

What companies run services between Isla Vista, CA, USA and Palmdale, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Hollister & Coromar to Palmdale Station via Amtrak Goleta, Goleta Station, Burbank, and Burbank - Downtown in around 6h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Palmdale Station via Carl's Jr./Inyo St., MetroLink/Sierra Hwy., and Lancaster in around 9h 43m.

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