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How to get fromSan Diego to Palmdaleby train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to Palmdale by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train AV Line
    6h 2m
    $51–99

  2. Drive 169.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Diego to Palmdalecar car 169.7 mi
    3h 5m
    $31–45

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2017
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train AV Line
    6h 47m
    $32–51

  4. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SAN - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    4h 58m
    $181–658

  5. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SAN - BUR
    2. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    6h 53m
    $277–650

San Diego to Palmdale by train and foot

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration6h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 196 mi
  • Duration: 6h 2m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Palmdale, CA, USA?

You can take a train from San Diego to Palmdale Station via Los Angeles and L.A. Union Station in around 6h 2m.

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