There are 4 ways to get from Palmdale to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) by train, bus, rideshare, 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.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain AV Line
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminalbus Union Station
2h 53m$18–28Drive 65.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Palmdale to Los Angeles Airport (LAX)car 65.8 mi
1h 10m$12–18Train, bus via San Fernando
- Take the train from Palmdale Station to Sylmar / San Fernandotrain AV Line
- Take the bus from Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminalbus Van Nuys
4h 6m$18–29Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Palmdale to Los Angeles-LAX65.8 mi
1h 10m
Palmdale to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palmdale to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) is to drive which costs $12 - $18 and takes 1h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Palmdale to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs $12 - $18.
The distance between Palmdale and Los Angeles Airport (LAX) is 84 miles. The road distance is 66.2 miles.
The best way to get from Palmdale to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 53m and costs $17 - $28.
It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Palmdale to Los Angeles Airport (LAX), including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Palmdale to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) is 66 miles. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Palmdale to Los Angeles Airport (LAX).
There are 2279+ hotels available in Los Angeles Airport (LAX).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Palmdale and Los Angeles Airport (LAX). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
What companies run services between Palmdale, CA, USA and Los Angeles Airport (LAX), USA?
There is no direct connection from Palmdale to Los Angeles Airport (LAX). However, you can take the train to L.A. Union Station, walk to Los Angeles Union Station, then take the bus to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a train from Palmdale Station to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal via Sylmar / San Fernando, Sylmar Station, Van Nuys / Keswick, Woodley / Saticoy, and Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave in around 4h 6m.
- 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 Sylmar / San Fernando
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- (855) 463-5252
- [email protected]
- Website
- FlyAway
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Website
- FlyAway
Bus from Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Website
- FlyAway
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Palmdale to Los Angeles-LAX
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- On demand
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