There are 3 ways to get from Palmdale to Santa Paula by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Palmdale Station to Glendaletrain AV Line
- Take the train from Glendale Amtrak to Oxnardtrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 42m$24–35Drive 66.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Palmdale to Santa Paulacar 66.7 mi
1h 18m$13–18Bus
- Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Bakersfield Amtrakbus 100
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Santa Paula Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 36m$44–64
Palmdale to Santa Paula by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palmdale to Santa Paula is to drive which costs $12 - $18 and takes 1h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Palmdale to Santa Paula is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs $12 - $18.
No, there is no direct bus from Palmdale to Santa Paula. However, there are services departing from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. and arriving at Santa Paula Amtrak Bus Stop via Bakersfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Palmdale station to Santa Paula. However, there are services departing from Palmdale Station and arriving at Oxnard via Glendale Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
The distance between Palmdale and Santa Paula is 139 miles. The road distance is 67.1 miles.
The best way to get from Palmdale to Santa Paula without a car is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs $24 - $35.
It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Palmdale to Santa Paula, including transfers.
Palmdale to Santa Paula bus services, operated by Kern Transit, depart from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. station.
Palmdale to Santa Paula train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Palmdale Station.
The best way to get from Palmdale to Santa Paula is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs $24 - $35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $65 and takes 6h 36m.
What companies run services between Palmdale, CA, USA and Santa Paula, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Palmdale Station to Santa Paula Amtrak Bus Stop via Glendale, Glendale Amtrak, Oxnard, and Oxnard in around 5h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Palmdale Station to Santa Paula Amtrak Bus Stop via Lancaster, MetroLink/Sierra Hwy., and Bakersfield in around 6h 36m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Palmdale Station to Glendale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Glendale Amtrak to Oxnard
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Glendale Amtrak to Oxnard
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 800-323-2396
- Website
- kerntransit.org
Bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Bakersfield Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- https://kerntransit.org/
- Schedules at
- https://kerntransit.org/routes-and-schedules/
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Bakersfield to Santa Paula Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Palmdale to Santa Paula bus services, operated by Kern Transit, arrive at Bakersfield Amtrak station.
Palmdale to Santa Paula train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Glendale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palmdale to Santa Paula is 67 miles. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Palmdale to Santa Paula.
There are 166+ hotels available in Santa Paula.










