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How to get fromSanta Monica Pier to Palmdaleby tram, train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Monica Pier to Palmdale by tram, train, bus, or car

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  1. Tram, train

    best
    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram tram Metro E Line
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train AV Line
    4h 3m
    $14–19

  2. Line 761 bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Westwood / Lindbrook to Sylmar Stationbus bus 761
    2. Take the train from Sylmar / San Fernando to Palmdale Stationtrain train AV Line
    4h 47m
    $11–17

  3. Drive 59.9 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica Pier to Palmdalecar car 59.9 mi
    1h 9m
    $11–16

  4. Line 33 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from 2nd / Broadway to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus bus 33
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train AV Line
    4h 35m
    $12–17

Santa Monica Pier to Palmdale by foot, tram, subway, and train

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration4h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 86.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 3m

What companies run services between Santa Monica Pier, CA, USA and Palmdale, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Santa Monica Pier to Palmdale. However, you can walk to Downtown Santa Monica Station, take the vehicle to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines, walk to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, take the subway to Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, walk to L.A. Union Station, then take the train to Palmdale Station. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Santa Monica Pier to Palmdale Station via 5th / Colorado, Wilshire / Westwood, Westwood / Lindbrook, Sylmar Station, and Sylmar / San Fernando in around 4h 47m.

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