The average train between Palmdale and Riverside takes 4h 18m and the fastest train takes 3h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Palmdale to Riverside. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Palmdale and Riverside. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Palmdale is at 4:20 PM which arrives into Riverside at 8:06 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Palmdale to Riverside. However, there are services departing from Palmdale station and arriving at Riverside station via L.A. Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
Palmdale to Riverside train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Palmdale Station.
Palmdale to Riverside train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Riverside - Downtown station.
The distance between Palmdale and Riverside is 96.1 km. The road distance is 208 km.
You can take a train from Palmdale Station to Riverside - Downtown via L.A. Union Station in around 4h 30m.