There are 3 ways to get from Irvine to Palmdale by train, car, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain AV Line
4h 2m$14–19Drive 91.2 mi
- Drive from Irvine to Palmdalecar 91.2 mi
1h 58m$17–24Line 53 bus, train
- Take the bus from Main-Culver to Artic - Dock 4bus 53
- Take the train from Anaheim to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain
5h 49m$27–35
Irvine to Palmdale by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Palmdale is to train which costs $13 - $19 and takes 4h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Irvine to Palmdale is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct train from Irvine to Palmdale station. However, there are services departing from Tustin and arriving at Palmdale Station via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
The distance between Irvine and Palmdale is 108 miles. The road distance is 91.7 miles.
The best way to get from Irvine to Palmdale without a car is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs $13 - $19.
It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Irvine to Palmdale, including transfers.
Irvine to Palmdale train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Tustin station.
Irvine to Palmdale train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Palmdale is 92 miles. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Irvine to Palmdale.
There are 62+ hotels available in Palmdale.
What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Palmdale, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Tustin to Palmdale Station via L.A. Union Station in around 4h 2m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Tustin to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Anaheim to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–18
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Main-Culver to Artic - Dock 4
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
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