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How to get fromPalmdale to Ensenadaby car, bus, or train

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

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  1. Drive, bus

    best
    1. Drive from Palmdale to El Montecar car
    2. Take the bus from El Monte to Tijuana Central, B.C.bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tijuana to Ensenadabus bus
    5h 52m
    $1,292–1,877

  2. Drive  401 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palmdale to Ensenadacar car 401 km
    4h 43m
    $838–1,210

  3. Train, bus via Santa Ana

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Anatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Cbxbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Tijuana International Airport to Ensenadabus bus
    8h 7m
    $1,339–2,209

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicanobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tijuana to Ensenadabus bus
    10h 5m
    $1,159–1,769

  5. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Ysidro to Ensenadabus bus
    11h 3m
    $1,284–2,639

Palmdale to Ensenada by train, foot, and bus

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration8h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,339Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 432.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 52m

What companies run services between Palmdale, CA, USA and Ensenada, Mexico?

There is no direct connection from Palmdale to Ensenada. However, you can drive to El Monte, take the bus to Tijuana Central, B.C., then take the bus to Ensenada. Alternatively, you can take a train from Palmdale Station to Ensenada via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, Santa Ana, Santa Ana, Cbx, and Tijuana International Airport in around 8h 7m.

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