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How to get fromPalmdale to Santa Anaby train (Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Palmdale to Santa Ana by train (Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Los Angeles

    best
    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train AV Line
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Anatrain train Pacific Surfliner
    3h 49m
    $22–38

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train AV Line
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Santa Anatrain train OC Line
    3h 55m
    $13–19

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train AV Line
    2. Take the bus from 5th / Hill to Disneyland Employee's Entrancebus bus 460
    4h 55m
    $16–21

  4. Drive 81.2 mi

    1. Drive from Palmdale to Santa Anacar car 81.2 mi
    1h 46m
    $15–22

Palmdale to Santa Ana by train and foot

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration3h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$22Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 104 mi
  • Duration: 3h 49m

What companies run services between Palmdale, CA, USA and Santa Ana, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Palmdale Station to Santa Ana via L.A. Union Station and Los Angeles in around 3h 49m.

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