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There are 11 ways to get from Scottsdale to Palmdale by bus, car, taxi, train, or plane

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  1. Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Phoenix to El Montebus bus El Paso / ...
    2. Drive from El Monte to Palmdalecar car
    10h 8m
    $69–104

  2. Bus, train via San Fernando

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Phoenix to Los Angeles - Pacoimabus bus Nogales
    2. Take the train from Sylmar / San Fernando to Palmdale Stationtrain train AV Line
    13h 52m
    $62–92

  3. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Scottsdale to Maricopa Amtraktaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    12h 24m
    $234–396

  4. Drive 394.6 mi

    1. Drive from Scottsdale to Palmdalecar car 394.6 mi
    6h 34m
    $72–104

  5. Fly Scottsdale Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Scottsdale Airport (SCF) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SCF - BUR
    2. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    6h 15m
    $73–398

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2054
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train AV Line
    12h 20m
    $74–129

  7. Bus, train via Fontana

    1. Take the bus from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix to Fontana Metrolink Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the train from Fontana to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    12h 25m
    $86–112

  8. Fly Phoenix to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane PHX - BUR
    2. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    6h 46m
    $185–510

  9. Fly Phoenix to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PHX - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    7h 18m
    $121–332

  10. Fly Phoenix to Long Beach Airport, train

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane PHX - LGB
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    8h 50m
    $65–325

  11. Fly Phoenix to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane PHX - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    9h 7m
    $159–335

Scottsdale to Palmdale by bus and train

Calendar19Weekly Services
Duration12h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 436 mi
  • Duration: 10h 8m

What companies run services between Scottsdale, AZ, USA and Palmdale, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Scottsdale to Palmdale. However, you can take the line 50 bus to Camelback Rd & 24th St, walk to 24th St & Camelback Rd, take the line 70 bus to 24th St & Washington St, walk to Phoenix, take the bus to El Monte, then drive to Palmdale. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Maricopa Amtrak, take the train to Los Angeles, walk to L.A. Union Station, then take the train to Palmdale Station.

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