There are 3 ways to get from Vista to Palmdale by train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain AV Line
6h 27m$40–82Drive 135.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Vista to Palmdalecar 135.9 mi
2h 33m$25–36Line 303 bus, bus, train
- Take the bus from Vista Transit Center Stall 5 to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10bus 303 / ...
- Take the bus from Oceanside to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain
7h 6m$30–47
Vista to Palmdale by tram, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vista to Palmdale is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Vista to Palmdale is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct train from Vista to Palmdale station. However, there are services departing from Vista Transit Center and arriving at Palmdale Station via Oceanside and L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
The distance between Vista and Palmdale is 166 miles. The road distance is 136.7 miles.
The best way to get from Vista to Palmdale without a car is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs $40 - $85.
It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Vista to Palmdale, including transfers.
Vista to Palmdale train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oceanside station.
Vista to Palmdale train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vista to Palmdale is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Vista to Palmdale.
There are 67+ hotels available in Palmdale.
What companies run services between Vista, CA, USA and Palmdale, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Vista Transit Center to Palmdale Station via Oceanside Transit Center, Oceanside, Los Angeles, and L.A. Union Station in around 6h 27m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Oceanside to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- gonctd.com
Bus from Vista Transit Center Stall 5 to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from Oceanside to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–27
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
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