There are 3 ways to get from Tustin to Palmdale by train, car, or train (Amtrak)
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Train
best- Take the train from Santa Ana to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain AV Line
3h 56m$13–18Drive 82.5 mi
- Drive from Tustin to Palmdalecar 82.5 mi
1h 47m$16–22Train via Los Angeles
- Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain AV Line
3h 59m$18–33
Tustin to Palmdale by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tustin to Palmdale is to train which costs $13 - $19 and takes 3h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Tustin to Palmdale is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs $15 - $22.
No, there is no direct train from Tustin to Palmdale station. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana and arriving at Palmdale Station via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
The distance between Tustin and Palmdale is 104 miles. The road distance is 83 miles.
The best way to get from Tustin to Palmdale without a car is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs $13 - $19.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Tustin to Palmdale, including transfers.
Tustin to Palmdale train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Santa Ana station.
Tustin to Palmdale train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tustin to Palmdale is 83 miles. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Tustin to Palmdale.
There are 62+ hotels available in Palmdale.
What companies run services between Tustin, CA, USA and Palmdale, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Santa Ana to Palmdale Station via L.A. Union Station in around 3h 56m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Santa Ana to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Santa Ana to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–18
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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