There are 2 ways to get from San Clemente to Palmdale by train (Amtrak) or car
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San Clemente to Palmdale by train and foot
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The cheapest way to get from San Clemente to Palmdale is to drive which costs $20 - $29 and takes 2h 16m.
The fastest way to get from San Clemente to Palmdale is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs $20 - $29.
No, there is no direct train from San Clemente to Palmdale station. However, there are services departing from San Clemente Pier Amtrak and arriving at Palmdale Station via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
The distance between San Clemente and Palmdale is 134 miles. The road distance is 110.8 miles.
The best way to get from San Clemente to Palmdale without a car is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs $30 - $60.
It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from San Clemente to Palmdale, including transfers.
San Clemente to Palmdale train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Clemente Pier Amtrak station.
San Clemente to Palmdale train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Clemente to Palmdale is 111 miles. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from San Clemente to Palmdale.
There are 67+ hotels available in Palmdale.
What companies run services between San Clemente, CA, USA and Palmdale, CA, USA?
You can take a train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Palmdale Station via Los Angeles and L.A. Union Station in around 4h 43m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
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