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How to get fromPalmdale to Santa Monicaby train, tram, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Palmdale to Santa Monica by train, tram, bus, or car

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  1. Train, tram

    best
    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train AV Line
    2. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    3h 2m
    $15–19

  2. Train, line 761 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to Sylmar / San Fernandotrain train AV Line
    2. Take the bus from Sylmar Station to Westwood / Weyburnbus bus 761
    3h 49m
    $11–15

  3. Drive 59.7 mi

    1. Drive from Palmdale to Santa Monicacar car 59.7 mi
    1h 6m
    $11–16

  4. Train, line 33 bus

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train AV Line
    2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus bus 33
    4h 1m
    $12–17

Palmdale to Santa Monica by train, subway, and tram

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration3h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$15Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 86.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 2m

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

There is no direct connection from Palmdale to Santa Monica. However, you can take the train to L.A. Union Station, walk to Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, take the subway to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, walk to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines, then take the vehicle to Downtown Santa Monica Station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Palmdale Station to Santa Monica Wb & 11Th Fs via Sylmar / San Fernando, Sylmar Station, and Westwood Sb & Weyburn Ns in around 3h 49m.

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