There are 5 ways to get from Palmdale to Cross Border Express, San Diego by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Amtrak)
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Train, bus via Santa Ana
best- Take the train from Palmdale to L.A. Union Station
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Santa Ana
- Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Cross Border Express Bus Station
6h 21m$43–61Drive 185.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Palmdale to Cross Border Express, San Diego185.4 mi
3h 21m$34–49Train, bus
- Take the train from Palmdale to Sylmar / San FernandoAV Line
- Take the bus from San Fernando - Pacoima to Cross Border Express, San DiegoSacramento / ...
6h 26m$40–64Train, fly
- Take the train from Palmdale to L.A. Union Station
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)LAX - SAN
6h 19m$108–349Train
- Take the train from Palmdale to L.A. Union StationAV Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation CenterPacific Surfliner
8h 8m$48–70
Palmdale to Cross Border Express, San Diego by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palmdale to Cross Border Express, San Diego is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Palmdale to Cross Border Express, San Diego is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs $30 - $50.
The distance between Palmdale and Cross Border Express, San Diego is 210 miles. The road distance is 186.5 miles.
The best way to get from Palmdale to Cross Border Express, San Diego without a car is to train and bus via Santa Ana which takes 6h 21m and costs $40 - $65.
It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Palmdale to Cross Border Express, San Diego, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Palmdale to Cross Border Express, San Diego is 187 miles. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Palmdale to Cross Border Express, San Diego.
There are 583+ hotels available in Cross Border Express, San Diego.
What companies run services between Palmdale, CA, USA and Cross Border Express, San Diego, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Palmdale to Cross Border Express, San Diego via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, Old Town Station, Iris Avenue Station, Iris Avenue Transit Center, and Airway Rd & La Media Rd in around 8h 8m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Palmdale 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 L.A. Union Station to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $4–6
Train from Palmdale to Sylmar / San Fernando
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $9–12
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $32–38
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Cross Border Express Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
Bus from San Fernando - Pacoima to Cross Border Express, San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
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