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How to get fromLos Angeles Airport (LAX) to Palmdaleby bus, train, rideshare, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Palmdale by bus, train, rideshare, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Lax
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train AV Line
    3h 37m
    $18–28

  2. Drive 65.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Palmdalecar car 65.7 mi
    1h 12m
    $12–18

  3. Bus, train via San Fernando

    1. Take the bus from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal to Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Avebus bus Lax
    2. Take the train from Sylmar / San Fernando to Palmdale Stationtrain train AV Line
    4h 54m
    $19–30

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Los Angeles-LAX to Palmdalerideshare rideshare 65.7 mi
    1h 12m

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Palmdale by bus and train

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration3h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$18Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Palmdale.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 84.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 37m

What companies run services between Los Angeles Airport (LAX), USA and Palmdale, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Palmdale. However, you can take the bus to Los Angeles Union Station, walk to L.A. Union Station, then take the train to Palmdale Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal to Palmdale Station via Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave, Saticoy / Woodley, Van Nuys / Keswick, Sylmar Station, and Sylmar / San Fernando in around 4h 54m.

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