There are 4 ways to get from Palmdale to Balboa Park by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain AV Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 25m$83–130Drive 169.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Palmdale to Balboa Parkcar 169.4 mi
3h 4m$31–45Train, bus
- Take the train from Palmdale Station to Glendaletrain AV Line
- Take the bus from Glendale Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
7h 43m$34–59Train, fly
- Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane LAX - SAN
5h 55m$172–488
Palmdale to Balboa Park by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Palmdale to Balboa Park is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Palmdale to Balboa Park is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct train from Palmdale station to Balboa Park. However, there are services departing from Palmdale Station and arriving at San Diego via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
The distance between Palmdale and Balboa Park is 200 miles. The road distance is 170.3 miles.
The best way to get from Palmdale to Balboa Park without a car is to train which takes 6h 25m and costs $80 - $130.
It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Palmdale to Balboa Park, including transfers.
Palmdale to Balboa Park train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Palmdale Station.
Palmdale to Balboa Park train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palmdale to Balboa Park is 170 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Palmdale to Balboa Park.
There are 2375+ hotels available in Balboa Park.
What companies run services between Palmdale, CA, USA and Balboa Park, San Diego County, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Palmdale Station to Balboa Park via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, San Diego, Santa Fe Depot, and Park Bl & Zoo Pl in around 6h 25m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–190
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–190
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Palmdale Station to Glendale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Amtrak
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Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Glendale Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Website
- Greyhound
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