There are 5 ways to get from Tijuana Airport (TIJ) to Palmdale by bus, train, train (Amtrak), rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0831
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain AV Line
8h 12m$33–63Train
- Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain AV Line
8h 48m$54–123Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Tijuana-TIJ to Palmdale187.5 mi
3h 23mDrive 187.5 mi
- Drive from Tijuana Airport (TIJ) to Palmdalecar 187.5 mi
3h 23m$35–50Bus, train via San Fernando
- Take the bus from San Ysidro, CA to Downtown Los Angelesbus
- Take the bus from Main / 7th to Sylmar Stationbus 92
- Take the train from Sylmar / San Fernando to Palmdale Stationtrain
9h 46m$52–88
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tijuana Airport (TIJ) to Palmdale is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Tijuana Airport (TIJ) to Palmdale is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct train from Tijuana Airport (TIJ) station to Palmdale station. However, there are services departing from San Ysidro Station and arriving at Palmdale Station via San Diego and L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 48m.
The distance between Tijuana Airport (TIJ) and Palmdale is 215 miles. The road distance is 188.6 miles.
The best way to get from Tijuana Airport (TIJ) to Palmdale without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 12m and costs $30 - $65.
It takes approximately 8h 12m to get from Tijuana Airport (TIJ) to Palmdale, including transfers.
Tijuana Airport (TIJ) to Palmdale train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
Tijuana Airport (TIJ) to Palmdale train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tijuana Airport (TIJ) to Palmdale is 189 miles. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Tijuana Airport (TIJ) to Palmdale.
There are 63+ hotels available in Palmdale.
What companies run services between Tijuana Airport (TIJ), Mexico and Palmdale, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Tijuana Airport to Palmdale Station via San Ysidro, San Ysidro Station, America Plaza Station, San Diego, Los Angeles, and L.A. Union Station in around 8h 48m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Sylmar / San Fernando to Palmdale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- Tufesa
Bus from San Ysidro, CA to Downtown Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $40–65
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Main / 7th to Sylmar Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Tijuana-TIJ to Palmdale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Tijuana Airport (TIJ) and Palmdale. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

















