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How to get fromPalmdale to San Diegoby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Palmdale to San Diego 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
    5h 56m
    $51–100

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    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 San Diegobus bus FlixBus 2017
    6h 45m
    $32–55

  3. Drive 170.3 mi

    1. Drive from Palmdale to San Diegocar car 170.3 mi
    3h 4m
    $32–45

  4. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, 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
    4h 49m
    $178–678

  5. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to Burbank - Downtowntrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane BUR - SAN
    6h 30m
    $271–666

Palmdale to San Diego by train and foot

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration5h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 196 mi
  • Duration: 5h 56m

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

You can take a train from Palmdale Station to San Diego via L.A. Union Station and Los Angeles in around 5h 56m.

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