There are 3 ways to get from Oceanside to Palmdale by bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0831
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain AV Line
5h 2m$29–55Drive 131.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Oceanside to Palmdalecar 131.9 mi
2h 39m$25–35Train
- Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain AV Line
5h 6m$38–47
Oceanside to Palmdale by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Oceanside to Palmdale is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 2h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Oceanside to Palmdale is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs $24 - $35.
No, there is no direct train from Oceanside to Palmdale station. However, there are services departing from Oceanside and arriving at Palmdale Station via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
The distance between Oceanside and Palmdale is 156 miles. The road distance is 132.6 miles.
The best way to get from Oceanside to Palmdale without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 2m and costs $28 - $55.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Oceanside to Palmdale, including transfers.
Oceanside to Palmdale train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oceanside station.
Oceanside to Palmdale train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oceanside to Palmdale is 133 miles. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Oceanside to Palmdale.
There are 63+ hotels available in Palmdale.
What companies run services between Oceanside, CA, USA and Palmdale, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Oceanside to Palmdale Station via Los Angeles and L.A. Union Station in around 5h 6m.
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Oceanside to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–31
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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