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How to get fromSurprise to Palmdaleby plane, train, bus, taxi, car, or tram

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There are 9 ways to get from Surprise to Palmdale by plane, train, bus, taxi, car, or tram

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  1. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    best
    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
    7h 23m
    $165–400

  2. Line 571 bus, fly to Long Beach Airport, tram, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Thunderbird Rd & Primrose to Van Buren St & 1st Avbus bus
    2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane PHX - LGB
    3. Take the tram from Del Amo Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram tram
    4. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    9h 20m
    $50–245

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus Guadalajara
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train AV Line
    12h 49m
    $58–86

  4. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Surprise 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 51m
    $243–422

  5. Drive  377.8 mi

    1. Drive from Surprise to Palmdalecar car 377.8 mi
    6h 16m
    $69–100

  6. Fly 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 54m
    $116–272

  7. Fly 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 39m
    $159–335

  8. 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
    13h 7m
    $86–112

  9. Bus, train via San Fernando

    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
    14h 34m
    $57–87

Surprise to Palmdale by bus and train

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration12h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 457.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 23m

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

There is no direct connection from Surprise to Palmdale. However, you can take the line 571 bus to Van Buren St & 1st Av, walk to Van Buren St & Central Av, take the line 1 bus to Washington St & 41st Pl, walk to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station, take the vehicle to Terminal 4 Station, walk to Phoenix (PHX) airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR), walk to Empire / Burbank Airport Transit Center, take the line 165 bus to Burbank Station, walk to Burbank - Downtown, then take the train to Palmdale Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 111th Av & Thunderbird Bl to Palmdale Station via Thelda Williams TC, 27th Av & McDowell Rd, Phoenix, Los Angeles Downtown, Main / 7th, Patsaouras Transit Plaza, and L.A. Union Station in around 12h 49m.

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