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How to get fromPalmdale to Tempeby train, plane, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 11 ways to get from Palmdale to Tempe by train, plane, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to Burbank - Downtowntrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane BUR - PHX
    5h 32m
    $163–218

  2. Train, bus via Los Angeles

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train AV Line
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Phoenixbus bus Lxus 2224 / ...
    10h 36m
    $70–99

  3. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Palmdale to Sierra Madre Villa Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from El Monte, CA - Thuan Phat Supermarket to Chandler, AZ - 1901 W Warner Rdbus bus Westminster
    10h 22m
    $212–258

  4. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Maricopa Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Maricopa Amtrak to Tempetaxi taxi
    11h 17m
    $306–465

  5. Drive  394.1 mi

    1. Drive from Palmdale to Tempecar car 394.1 mi
    6h 30m
    $72–104

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane LAX - PHX
    5h 58m
    $115–320

  7. Train to Long Beach Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane LGB - PHX
    7h 23m
    $79–413

  8. Bus to Meadows Field Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to GET Downtown Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane BFL - PHX
    7h 1m
    $82–372

  9. Train, train to Ontario International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Rancho Cucamongatrain train
    3. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane ONT - PHX
    7h 52m
    $168–223

  10. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train AV Line
    2. Take the bus from E 6th St / Wall - Los Angeles to Phoenixbus bus Cbx
    11h 51m
    $74–106

  11. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train AV Line
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus bus FlixBus 2054
    13h 36m
    $83–127

Palmdale to Tempe by train, tram, foot, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration10h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 438.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 32m

What companies run services between Palmdale, CA, USA and Tempe, AZ, USA?

There is no direct connection from Palmdale to Tempe. However, you can take the train to Burbank - Downtown, walk to Burbank Station, take the line 165 bus to Empire / Burbank Airport Transit Center, walk to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) airport, fly to Phoenix (PHX), walk to Terminal 4 Station, take the vehicle to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station, walk to 44th St/Washington, then take the vehicle to McClintock Dr/Apache Blvd. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Sierra Madre Villa Station, take the line 266 bus to Rosemead / Fern, walk to El Monte, CA - Thuan Phat Supermarket, take the bus to Chandler, AZ - 1901 W Warner Rd, walk to Dobson Rd & Warner Rd, then take the line 96 bus to Sycamore/Main St TC.

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