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How to get fromLa Jolla to Palmdaleby train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from La Jolla to Palmdale by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train AV Line
    7h 24m
    $52–105

  2. Drive 160.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from La Jolla to Palmdalecar car 160.7 mi
    3h 11m
    $30–43

  3. Bus, train via San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop

    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Glendale Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the train from Glendale to Palmdale Stationtrain train AV Line
    8h 1m
    $32–60

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SAN - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    6h 59m
    $170–833

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2017
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train AV Line
    8h 9m
    $30–55

La Jolla to Palmdale by bus, train, and foot

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration7h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from La Jolla to Palmdale.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 203.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 24m

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 24m.

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