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How to get fromPalmdale to Scottsdaleby car, bus, train, taxi, or plane

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There are 11 ways to get from Palmdale to Scottsdale by car, bus, train, taxi, or plane

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  1. Drive, bus

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    1. Drive from Palmdale to El Montecar car
    2. Take the bus from El Monte to Phoenixbus bus Cbx
    9h 19m
    $69–104

  2. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Maricopa Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Maricopa Amtrak to Scottsdaletaxi taxi
    11h 25m
    $321–485

  3. Drive  395.4 mi

    1. Drive from Palmdale to Scottsdalecar car 395.4 mi
    6h 35m
    $73–105

  4. 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 Phoenix (PHX)plane plane BUR - PHX
    6h 14m
    $165–220

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train AV Line
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Phoenixbus bus San Jose / ...
    10h 51m
    $89–121

  6. Train, bus via Camelback Rd & 24th St

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train AV Line
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Phoenixbus bus Lxus 2224 / ...
    11h 13m
    $72–101

  7. Train, bus #2

    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 Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus bus FlixBus 2054
    14h 19m
    $90–129

  8. 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 Phoenix (PHX)plane plane LAX - PHX
    6h 47m
    $117–322

  9. Train to Long Beach Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane LGB - PHX
    8h 12m
    $76–405

  10. Bus to Meadows Field Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to GET Downtown Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane BFL - PHX
    7h 49m
    $84–374

  11. Train, train to Ontario International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Rancho Cucamongatrain train
    3. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane ONT - PHX
    8h 40m
    $170–225

Palmdale to Scottsdale by train, bus, and foot

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration10h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 435.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 19m

What companies run services between Palmdale, CA, USA and Scottsdale, AZ, USA?

There is no direct connection from Palmdale to Scottsdale. However, you can drive to El Monte, take the bus to Phoenix, walk to 24th St & Jefferson St, take the line 70 bus to 24th St & Camelback Rd, walk to Camelback Rd & 24th St, then take the line 50 bus to Chaparral Rd & Granite Reef Rd. Alternatively, you can take the train to L.A. Union Station, walk to Los Angeles, take the train to Maricopa Amtrak, then take the taxi to Scottsdale.

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