There are 4 ways to get from Palmdale to Carson by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union StationAV Line
- Take the bus from Flower / 7th to Harbor Fwy / CarsonMetro J Line
3h 1m$15–19Train, bus via San Fernando
cheapest- Take the train from Palmdale Station to Sylmar / San FernandoAV Line
- Take the bus from Sylmar Station to Spring / 7th92
4h 47m$12–20Drive 68.3 mi
- Drive from Palmdale to Carson68.3 mi
1h 31m$13–18Train, bus #2
- Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union StationAV Line
- Take the bus from Alameda St at Los Angeles St to Vermont Av at Torrance Bl4X
3h 52m$13–17
Palmdale to Carson by train, subway, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palmdale to Carson is to drive which costs $12 - $18 and takes 1h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Palmdale to Carson is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs $12 - $18.
The distance between Palmdale and Carson is 88 miles. The road distance is 68.7 miles.
The best way to get from Palmdale to Carson without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 1m and costs $14 - $20.
It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Palmdale to Carson, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Palmdale to Carson is 69 miles. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Palmdale to Carson.
There are 1695+ hotels available in Carson.
What companies run services between Palmdale, CA, USA and Carson, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Palmdale to Carson. However, you can take the train to L.A. Union Station, walk to Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, take the subway to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, walk to Flower / 7th, then take the bus to Harbor Fwy / Carson. Alternatively, you can take a train from Palmdale Station to Harbor Fwy / Carson via Sylmar / San Fernando, Sylmar Station, 7th St & Spring St, 7th & Flower St, and Flower / 7th in around 4h 47m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $11–16
Train from Palmdale Station to Sylmar / San Fernando
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- 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
Bus from Flower / 7th to Harbor Fwy / Carson
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from Sylmar Station to Spring / 7th
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 310-618-6266
- Website
- transit.torranceca.gov
Bus from Alameda St at Los Angeles St to Vermont Av at Torrance Bl
- Ave. Duration
- 47 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
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