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

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Monica 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
    3h 58m
    $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 45m
    $11–16

  3. Drive 59.2 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Palmdalecar car 59.2 mi
    1h 8m
    $11–16

  4. Line 33 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus bus 33
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train AV Line
    4h 40m
    $12–17

Santa Monica to Palmdale by tram, subway, and train

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration3h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 86.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 58m

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

There is no direct connection from Santa Monica to Palmdale. However, you can 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 bus from Santa Monica Eb & Lincoln Ns to Palmdale Station via Westwood Nb & Wilshire Ns, Westwood / Lindbrook, Sylmar Station, and Sylmar / San Fernando in around 4h 45m.

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