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

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There are 3 ways to get from San Marcos to Palmdale by train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train AV Line
    6h 43m
    $38–82

  2. Drive 139.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Marcos to Palmdalecar car 139.1 mi
    2h 35m
    $26–37

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Tijuana
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train AV Line
    6h 44m
    $30–48

San Marcos to Palmdale by tram, train, and foot

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration6h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 172 mi
  • Duration: 6h 43m

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

You can take a vehicle from San Marcos Civic Center Station to Palmdale Station via Oceanside Transit Center, Oceanside, Los Angeles, and L.A. Union Station in around 6h 43m.

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