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How to get fromPalmdale to Tucsonby train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Palmdale to Tucson by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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  1. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Tucson

    best
    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane LAX - TUS
    6h 19m
    $518–1,128

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train AV Line
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Tucsonbus bus San José
    13h 23m
    $72–109

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train AV Line
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    12h 42m
    $161–335

  4. Drive 498 mi

    1. Drive from Palmdale to Tucsoncar car 498 mi
    8h 9m
    $91–132

  5. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Tucson

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to Burbank - Downtowntrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane BUR - TUS
    7h 41m
    $81–446

  6. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Phoenix, bus

    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
    3. Take the bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to University of Phoenixbus bus
    7h 35m
    $231–551

  7. Train, bus via San Fernando

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to Sylmar / San Fernandotrain train AV Line
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Tucsonbus bus San Jose
    15h 29m
    $75–109

Palmdale to Tucson by train and foot

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration12h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$161Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 543.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 19m

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

You can take a train from Palmdale Station to Tucson Amtrak Station via L.A. Union Station and Los Angeles in around 12h 42m.

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