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There are 3 ways to get from Alhambra to Palmdale by train, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain AV Line
3h 19m
$12–17
Drive 49.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Alhambra to Palmdalecar 49.1 mi
1h 12m
$9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Alhambra to Palmdaletaxi 49.1 mi
1h 12m
$140–180

Alhambra to Palmdale by tram and train

67Weekly Services

3h 19mAverage Duration

$12Cheapest Price

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Distance: 76.2 mi
Duration: 3h 19m

What companies run services between Alhambra, CA, USA and Palmdale, CA, USA?

Metrolink Trains operates a train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $10–15 and the journey takes 2h 2m.

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Palmdale(opens in a new window), United States(opens in a new window)

Palmdale is a city in northern Los Angeles County in the U.S. state of California. The city lies in the Antelope Valley of Southern California. The San Gabriel Mountains separate Palmdale from the Los Angeles Basin to the south. - Wikipedia (opens in a new window)

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Vasquez Rocks(Opens in a new window)

Vasquez Rocks Natural Area Park is a 932 acre park located in the Sierra Pelona Mountains, in northern Los Angeles County, California. It is located in the town of Agua Dulce between the suburbs of Santa Clarita and Palmdale. The area is also visible from the Antelope Valley Freeway (State Route 14).

Scaled Composites Triumph(Opens in a new window)

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Antelope Valley College(Opens in a new window)

Antelope Valley College (AVC) is a community college located in Lancaster, California, USA. It is part of the 112-campus California Community College system. It is operated by the Antelope Valley Community College District, with a primary service area of 1945 sqmi covering portions of Los Angeles and Kern counties. Instruction is offered at several sites, including Palmdale and Lancaster, and through online and instructional television courses.

Places to stay in Palmdale

Staybridge Suites Palmdale by IHG(Opens in a new window)

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8.4Very Good

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