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How to get fromTucson to Palmdaleby bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, plane or shuttle

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There are 9 ways to get from Tucson to Palmdale by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tucson to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2054
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train AV Line
    12h 22m
    $69–152

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train AV Line
    12h 26m
    $56–454

  3. Drive 497.8 mi

    1. Drive from Tucson to Palmdalecar car 497.8 mi
    8h 10m
    $91–132

  4. Fly Tucson to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane TUS - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    7h 40m
    $72–360

  5. Bus, train via Tucson

    1. Take the bus from Tucson to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus Guadalajara
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train AV Line
    14h 43m
    $67–100

  6. Fly Tucson to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane TUS - BUR
    2. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    8h 27m
    $86–486

  7. Shuttle to Phoenix, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Tucson Amtrak Station to Sky Harbor International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane PHX - BUR
    3. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    7h 53m
    $346–801

  8. Fly Tucson to John Wayne Airport Orange County, line 76 bus, line 43 bus, train

    1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane TUS - SNA
    2. Take the bus from Airport-Arrival Terminal to Macarthur-Harborbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Harbor-Macarthur to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus bus
    4. Take the train from Fullerton to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    5. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    10h 28m
    $98–524

  9. Fly Tucson to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane TUS - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    10h 26m
    $133–654

Tucson to Palmdale by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$69Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Palmdale Station via Los Angeles and L.A. Union Station in around 12h 26m.

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