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How to get fromMojave Desert to Palmdaleby car, bus, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Mojave Desert to Palmdale by car, bus, or train

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  1. Drive, bus

    best
    1. Drive from Mojave Desert to South Strip Transit Terminalcar car
    2. Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Mojave Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus bus 250 / ...
    9h 39m
    $100–146

  2. Drive 180.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mojave Desert to Palmdalecar car 180.4 mi
    3h 37m
    $33–48

  3. Drive, bus via Enterprise

    1. Drive from Mojave Desert to NB Las Vegas after Volunteercar car
    2. Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Mojave Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus bus 250 / ...
    11h 11m
    $102–148

  4. Drive, bus, train

    1. Drive from Mojave Desert to NB Las Vegas after Volunteercar car
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas BusTerminal to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    11h 55m

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  • Distance: 329.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 39m

What companies run services between Mojave Desert, CA, USA and Palmdale, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Mojave Desert to Palmdale. However, you can drive to South Strip Transit Terminal, take the bus to Mojave Amtrak Bus Stop, take the bus to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy., walk to Lancaster, then take the train to Palmdale Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Mojave Desert to Palmdale in around 3h 37m.

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