There are 4 ways to get from Carson to Palmdale by bus, train, car, or tram
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Vermont Av at Torrance Bl to Alameda St at Los Angeles St4X
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale StationAV Line
3h 56m$12–18Bus, train via San Fernando
- Take the bus from Main / 7th to Sylmar Station92
- Take the train from Sylmar / San Fernando to Palmdale StationAV Line
5h 59m$13–18Drive 68.3 mi
- Drive from Carson to Palmdale68.3 mi
1h 31m$13–18Tram, train
- Take the tram from Del Amo Station to Union Station - Metro A-LineMetro A Line
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale StationAV Line
4h 12m$14–19
Carson to Palmdale by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carson to Palmdale is to drive which costs $12 - $18 and takes 1h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Carson to Palmdale is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs $12 - $18.
The distance between Carson and Palmdale is 88 miles. The road distance is 68.7 miles.
The best way to get from Carson to Palmdale without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 56m and costs $12 - $18.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Carson to Palmdale, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Carson to Palmdale is 69 miles. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Carson to Palmdale.
There are 62+ hotels available in Palmdale.
What companies run services between Carson, CA, USA and Palmdale, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Carson to Palmdale. However, you can take the bus to Alameda St at Los Angeles St, walk to L.A. Union Station, then take the train to Palmdale Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Harbor Fwy / Carson to Palmdale Station via Harbor Transitway / Harbor Fwy Station, Figueroa / Harbor Fwy Station, Broadway / 7th, Main / 7th, Sylmar Station, and Sylmar / San Fernando in around 5h 59m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $11–16
Train from Sylmar / San Fernando to Palmdale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $9–12
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from Del Amo Station to Union Station - Metro A-Line
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 310-618-6266
- Website
- transit.torranceca.gov
Bus from Vermont Av at Torrance Bl to Alameda St at Los Angeles St
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://transit.torranceca.gov
- Schedules at
- https://transit.torranceca.gov/routes-schedules
- Seniors 65+
- $1
- Students
- $1
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Main / 7th to Sylmar Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
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