There are 2 ways to get from El Monte to Palmdale by train or car
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El Monte to Palmdale by train
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The cheapest way to get from El Monte to Palmdale is to drive which costs $10 - $15 and takes 1h 20m.
The fastest way to get from El Monte to Palmdale is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs $10 - $15.
No, there is no direct train from El Monte to Palmdale station. However, there are services departing from El Monte and arriving at Palmdale Station via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
The distance between El Monte and Palmdale is 82 miles. The road distance is 56.9 miles.
The best way to get from El Monte to Palmdale without a car is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs $11 - $16.
It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from El Monte to Palmdale, including transfers.
El Monte to Palmdale train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from L.A. Union Station.
El Monte to Palmdale train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Palmdale Station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Monte to Palmdale is 57 miles. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from El Monte to Palmdale.
There are 62+ hotels available in Palmdale.
What companies run services between El Monte, CA, USA and Palmdale, CA, USA?
Metrolink Trains operates a train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $5–7 and the journey takes 2h 2m.
- 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
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
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