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

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There are 5 ways to get from Palm Desert to Palmdale by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Indio 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
    7h 18m
    $28–45

  2. Drive  132.4 mi

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

  3. Bus, train via Fontana

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Fontana Metrolink Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the train from Fontana to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    8h 46m
    $60–81

  4. Bus, train via Anaheim

    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

  5. Bus, train via El Monte

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to El Monte Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train AV Line
    8h 21m
    $30–48

Palm Desert to Palmdale by bus, foot, and train

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration7h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 208.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 18m

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 line 11 bus to Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy, walk to Indio 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 Hwy 111 at Portola to Palmdale Station via Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy, Indio Bus Station, Fontana Metrolink Transit Center, Fontana, and L.A. Union Station in around 8h 46m.

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