How to get from Altadena to Palmdale by bus, light rail and train?

By bus, light rail and train

To get from Altadena to Palmdale in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one bus line, one light rail line and one train line: take the 660 bus from Fair Oaks / Woodbury station to Raymond / Del Mar station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the A LINE light rail and finally take the ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE train from Union Station station to Palmdale Metrolink Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 55 min. The ride fare is $12.50.

175min$12.50
Bus - 660660
Light Rail - A LINE
Train - ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
Leaves from Fair Oaks / Woodbury

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Altadena
  • 2
    Bus - 660660
    Wait for bus
    660
    Del Mar Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Raymond / Del Mar
    ID 501
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Del Mar Station
    ID 80417S
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    Dwtn Long Beach Sta.
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    22 min
  • 7
    Train - ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
    Wait for train
    ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
    #203| Lancaster
  • 8
    Ride to train station Palmdale Metrolink Station
    Ride to train station
    Palmdale Metrolink Station
    122 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus, light rail and train via 256, A LINE and ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE

To get from Altadena to Palmdale in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one bus line, one light rail line and one train line: take the 256 bus from Washington / Fair Oaks station to Gold Line Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the A LINE light rail and finally take the ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE train from Union Station station to Palmdale Metrolink Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 14 min. The ride fare is $12.50.

194min$12.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 256256
Light Rail - A LINE
Train - ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
Leaves from Washington / Fair Oaks

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington / Fair Oaks
    ID 16447
    0.99 mi • 21 min
  • 2
    Bus - 256256
    Wait for bus
    256
    Highland Park Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gold Line Station
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Highland Park Station
    ID 80414S
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    Dwtn Long Beach Sta.
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    13 min
  • 7
    Train - ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
    Wait for train
    ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
    #203| Lancaster
  • 8
    Ride to train station Palmdale Metrolink Station
    Ride to train station
    Palmdale Metrolink Station
    122 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Altadena to Palmdale

The distance between Altadena, Los Angeles and Palmdale, Los Angeles is approximately 81.29 mi, which can typically be travelled in 175 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Altadena to Palmdale by bus, light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Altadena

Altadena is located at Altadena, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Fair Oaks Ave & Woodbury Rd.

Bus stations close to Altadena:

  • Fair Oaks Ave & Woodbury Rd
  • Fair Oaks / Woodbury
  • Fair Oaks / Montana

Public transit stations close to Palmdale, Los Angeles

Palmdale is located at Palmdale, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is 10th Street East & Avenue Q.

Train stations close to Palmdale:

  • Palmdale Metrolink Station

Bus stations close to Palmdale:

  • 10th Street East & Avenue Q
  • 10th St. E. & Ave. Q
  • Ave. Q & 10th St. E.

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus, light rail and train via 256, A LINE and ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE

To get from Altadena to Palmdale in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one bus line, one light rail line and one train line: take the 256 bus from Washington / Fair Oaks station to Gold Line Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the A LINE light rail and finally take the ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE train from Union Station station to Palmdale Metrolink Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 14 min. The ride fare is $12.50.

194min$12.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 256256
Light Rail - A LINE
Train - ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
Leaves from Washington / Fair Oaks

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington / Fair Oaks
    ID 16447
    0.99 mi • 21 min
  • 2
    Bus - 256256
    Wait for bus
    256
    Highland Park Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gold Line Station
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Highland Park Station
    ID 80414S
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    Dwtn Long Beach Sta.
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    13 min
  • 7
    Train - ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
    Wait for train
    ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
    #203| Lancaster
  • 8
    Ride to train station Palmdale Metrolink Station
    Ride to train station
    Palmdale Metrolink Station
    122 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Altadena to Palmdale?

    The fastest way takes 175 minutes, using Bus line 660, Bus line A LINE, Bus line ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Altadena to Palmdale?

    The alternative route takes 194 minutes, using Bus line 256, Bus line A LINE, Bus line ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Altadena and Palmdale in Los Angeles?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one light rail line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 55 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Altadena to Palmdale in Los Angeles?

    The 660 bus line goes from Del Mar Station station near Altadena to Raymond / Del Mar station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line and one train line till Palmdale Metrolink Station station near Palmdale in Los Angeles

  • How long does it take to travel from Altadena to Palmdale in Los Angeles by bus, light rail and train?

    The total travel time between Altadena and Palmdale in Los Angeles by bus, light rail and train is about 2 hr 55 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Altadena to get to Palmdale in Los Angeles?

    Get on the 660 bus from the Del Mar Station stop near Altadena in Los Angeles.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Altadena and Palmdale in Los Angeles?

    Get off the bus at the Palmdale Metrolink Station station, which is closest to Palmdale in Los Angeles.

  • How much is the total bus, light rail and train fare from Altadena to Palmdale?

    The ride from Altadena to Palmdale costs $12.50.

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