There are 3 ways to get from Palmdale to Riverside by train, car, or train (Amtrak)
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Train
best- Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain AV Line
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain 91-PV Line / ...
4h 30m$2–24Drive 76.9 mi
- Drive from Palmdale to Riversidecar 76.9 mi
1h 29m$14–21Train via Magnolia + Beatty
- Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain AV Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Riversidetrain Southwest Chief
4h 48m
Palmdale to Riverside by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palmdale to Riverside is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Palmdale to Riverside is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs $14 - $21.
No, there is no direct train from Palmdale station to Riverside. However, there are services departing from Palmdale Station and arriving at Riverside - Downtown via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
The distance between Palmdale and Riverside is 130 miles. The road distance is 77.4 miles.
The best way to get from Palmdale to Riverside without a car is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs $2 - $25.
It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Palmdale to Riverside, including transfers.
Palmdale to Riverside train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Palmdale Station.
Palmdale to Riverside train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palmdale to Riverside is 77 miles. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Palmdale to Riverside.
There are 253+ hotels available in Riverside.
What companies run services between Palmdale, CA, USA and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Palmdale Station to Riverside - Downtown via L.A. Union Station in around 4h 30m.
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–12
- Schedules at
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–13
- Schedules at
- metrolinktrains.com
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Riverside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- amtrak.com
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