There are 4 ways to get from Palmdale to La Jolla by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain AV Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 30m$43–95Drive 160.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Palmdale to La Jollacar 160.7 mi
3h 11m$30–43Train, bus
- Take the train from Palmdale Station to Glendaletrain AV Line
- Take the bus from Glendale Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
7h 49m$34–54Train, fly
- Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane LAX - SAN
6h 12m$170–483
Palmdale to La Jolla by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Palmdale to La Jolla is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Palmdale to La Jolla is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct train from Palmdale station to La Jolla. However, there are services departing from Palmdale Station and arriving at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
The distance between Palmdale and La Jolla is 205 miles. The road distance is 161.6 miles.
The best way to get from Palmdale to La Jolla without a car is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs $40 - $95.
It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Palmdale to La Jolla, including transfers.
Palmdale to La Jolla train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Palmdale Station.
Palmdale to La Jolla train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palmdale to La Jolla is 162 miles. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Palmdale to La Jolla.
There are 2230+ hotels available in La Jolla.
What companies run services between Palmdale, CA, USA and La Jolla, San Diego County, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Palmdale Station to Silverado St & Herschel Av via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, and Old Town Transit Center in around 6h 30m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $26–200
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Palmdale Station to Glendale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Glendale Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- Greyhound
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