There are 4 ways to get from Palmdale to San Diego Zoo 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 Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 31m$53–105Drive 168.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Palmdale to San Diego Zoocar 168.7 mi
3h 2m$31–45Train, bus
- Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain AV Line
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Diegobus FlixBus 2006 / ...
8h 3m$33–55Train, 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
5h 57m$182–688
Palmdale to San Diego Zoo by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palmdale to San Diego Zoo is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Palmdale to San Diego Zoo is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct train from Palmdale station to San Diego Zoo. However, there are services departing from Palmdale Station and arriving at San Diego via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
The distance between Palmdale and San Diego Zoo is 200 miles. The road distance is 169.7 miles.
The best way to get from Palmdale to San Diego Zoo without a car is to train which takes 6h 31m and costs $50 - $110.
It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Palmdale to San Diego Zoo, including transfers.
Palmdale to San Diego Zoo train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Palmdale Station.
Palmdale to San Diego Zoo train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palmdale to San Diego Zoo is 170 miles. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Palmdale to San Diego Zoo.
There are 2236+ hotels available in San Diego Zoo.
What companies run services between Palmdale, CA, USA and San Diego Zoo, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Palmdale Station to San Diego Zoo via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, San Diego, Santa Fe Depot, and Park Bl & Zoo Pl in around 6h 31m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–260
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–260
- 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 L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- 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 Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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