There are 3 ways to get from Palmdale to South Gate by train, tram, bus, or car
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Train, tram
best- Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain AV Line
- Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Linetram Metro A Line
2h 40m$13–17Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Palmdale Station to Sylmar / San Fernandotrain AV Line
- Take the bus from Sylmar Station to Spring / 7thbus 92
4h 34m$11–16Drive 60.5 mi
- Drive from Palmdale to South Gatecar 60.5 mi
1h 24m$11–16
Palmdale to South Gate by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palmdale to South Gate is to drive which costs $11 - $16 and takes 1h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Palmdale to South Gate is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs $11 - $16.
No, there is no direct train from Palmdale station to South Gate station. However, there are services departing from Palmdale Station and arriving at Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line via Union Station - Metro A-Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
The distance between Palmdale and South Gate is 81 miles. The road distance is 60.9 miles.
The best way to get from Palmdale to South Gate without a car is to train and tram which takes 2h 40m and costs $12 - $17.
It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Palmdale to South Gate, including transfers.
Palmdale to South Gate train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Palmdale Station.
Palmdale to South Gate train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palmdale to South Gate is 61 miles. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Palmdale to South Gate.
There are 2696+ hotels available in South Gate.
What companies run services between Palmdale, CA, USA and South Gate, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Palmdale to South Gate. However, you can take the train to L.A. Union Station, walk to Union Station - Metro A-Line, then take the vehicle to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line. Alternatively, you can take a train from Palmdale Station to Long Beach / Southern via Sylmar / San Fernando, Sylmar Station, Spring / 7th, and 6th / Spring in around 4h 34m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Palmdale Station to Sylmar / San Fernando
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Sylmar Station to Spring / 7th
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
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