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How to get fromMexicali to Palmdaleby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Mexicali to Palmdale by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Calexico Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus FlixBus 2054
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train AV Line
    9h 10m
    $46–76

  2. Drive 237.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mexicali to Palmdalecar car 237.9 mi
    4h 16m
    $44–63

  3. Bus, train via San Diego

    1. Take the bus from Mexicali to Tijuanabus bus
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    10h 4m
    $73–151

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Imperial County Airport (IPL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane IPL - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    5h 54m
    $101–433

  5. Bus, train via El Monte

    1. Take the bus from Calexico Bus Station to El Monte Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0850
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train AV Line
    11h 28m
    $47–83

Imperial County Airport (IPL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration1h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$83Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 299.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 10m

What companies run services between Mexicali, Mexico and Palmdale, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Mexicali to Palmdale. However, you can take the bus to C. José Azueta y Blvr. López Mateos, walk to Calexico Bus Station, take the bus to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals, walk to L.A. Union Station, then take the train to Palmdale Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mexicali to Palmdale Station via Tijuana, San Ysidro Station, America Plaza Station, San Diego, Los Angeles, and L.A. Union Station in around 10h 4m.

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