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How to get fromPalmdale to Balboa Parkby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Palmdale to Balboa Park by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train AV Line
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain train Pacific Surfliner
    6h 25m
    $83–130

  2. Drive  169.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palmdale to Balboa Parkcar car 169.4 mi
    3h 4m
    $31–45

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to Glendaletrain train AV Line
    2. Take the bus from Glendale Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0831
    7h 43m
    $36–59

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane LAX - SAN
    5h 55m
    $172–488

Palmdale to Balboa Park by train, foot, and bus

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration6h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$83Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 198.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 25m

What companies run services between Palmdale, CA, USA and Balboa Park, San Diego County, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Palmdale Station to Balboa Park via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, San Diego, Santa Fe Depot, and Park Bl & Zoo Pl in around 6h 25m.

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