There are 5 ways to get from La Jolla to Palmdale by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or plane
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus N2003 / ...
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain AV Line
6h 44m$28–45Train
- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain AV Line
7h 25m$42–100Drive 160.7 mi
- Drive from La Jolla to Palmdalecar 160.7 mi
3h 11m$30–43Fly, 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
7h 2m$170–483Bus, train via San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- 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 2m$32–55
La Jolla to Palmdale by bus, tram, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from La Jolla to Palmdale is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 11m.
The fastest way to get from La Jolla to Palmdale is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct train from La Jolla to Palmdale station. However, there are services departing from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center and arriving at Palmdale Station via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
The distance between La Jolla and Palmdale is 187 miles. The road distance is 161.7 miles.
The best way to get from La Jolla to Palmdale without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 44m and costs $28 - $45.
It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from La Jolla to Palmdale, including transfers.
La Jolla to Palmdale train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
La Jolla to Palmdale train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Jolla to Palmdale is 162 miles. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from La Jolla to Palmdale.
There are 69+ hotels available in Palmdale.
What companies run services between La Jolla, San Diego County, CA, USA and Palmdale, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Silverado St & Herschel Av to Palmdale Station via Old Town Transit Center, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, Los Angeles, and L.A. Union Station in around 7h 25m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $19–150
- 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 L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- 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 Glendale to Palmdale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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