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

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There are 6 ways to get from Palm Desert to Palmdale by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train via San Bernardino

    best
    1. Take the bus from Indio, CA to San Bernardino, CAbus bus
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    7h 13m
    $75–110

  2. Drive 132.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palm Desert to Palmdalecar car 132.4 mi
    2h 25m
    $25–35

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train AV Line
    7h 20m
    $48–68

  4. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus FlixBus 2054
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train AV Line
    7h 24m
    $30–51

  5. Bus, train #3

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train AV Line
    7h 25m
    $30–56

  6. Bus, train #4

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to 612 Wall St - Los Angelesbus bus El Paso
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train AV Line
    8h 13m
    $62–85

Palm Desert to Palmdale by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 207.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 13m

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

There is no direct connection from Palm Desert to Palmdale. However, you can take the taxi to Indio, CA, take the bus to San Bernardino, CA, walk to San Bernardino - Downtown, take the train to L.A. Union Station, then take the train to Palmdale Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Palmdale Station via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton, and L.A. Union Station in around 7h 20m.

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