There are 3 ways to get from Palm Springs to Palmdale by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train via Anaheim
best- Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain AV Line
6h 50mDrive 117.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Palm Springs to Palmdalecar 117.1 mi
2h 9m$21–30Bus, train
- Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US1000 / ...
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain AV Line
8h 49m$32–57
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Palm Springs to Palmdale is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Palm Springs to Palmdale is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs $20 - $30.
The distance between Palm Springs and Palmdale is 185 miles. The road distance is 117.8 miles.
The best way to get from Palm Springs to Palmdale without a car is to bus and train via Anaheim which takes 6h 50m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Palm Springs to Palmdale, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Palm Springs to Palmdale is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Palm Springs to Palmdale.
There are eight+ hotels available in Palmdale.
What companies run services between Palm Springs, CA, USA and Palmdale, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Palm Springs to Palmdale. However, you can take the bus to Fullerton Amtrak Station, walk to Fullerton, take the train to L.A. Union Station, then take the train to Palmdale Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from N Palm Canyon at Chino to Palmdale Station via Town Center & Hahn, Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy, Indio Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and L.A. Union Station in around 8h 49m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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