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How to get fromPalmdale to Imperialby train, plane, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Palmdale to Imperial by train, plane, bus, or car

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  1. Train, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Imperial County Airport (IPL)plane plane LAX - IPL
    5h 18m
    $103–468

  2. Drive 218.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palmdale to Imperialcar car 218.9 mi
    3h 57m
    $40–58

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train AV Line
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to El Centro Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2054
    9h 3m
    $41–80

  4. Train, bus via San Diego

    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 Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to El Centro Bus Stopbus bus
    10h 29m
    $63–135

Palmdale to Imperial by train and bus

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration9h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 264.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 18m

What companies run services between Palmdale, CA, USA and Imperial, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Palmdale to Imperial. However, you can take the train to L.A. Union Station, walk to Los Angeles Union Station, take the bus to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) airport, then fly to Imperial County Airport (IPL). Alternatively, you can take a train from Palmdale Station to Imperial Avenue/9th Street via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and State Street/7th Street in around 9h 3m.

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