How to get from Arcadia to Palmdale by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Arcadia to Palmdale in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 179 bus from Huntington / Golden West station to Huntington / Poplar station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 78 bus 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 9 min. The ride fare is $12.50.

189min$12.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 179179
Bus - 7878
Train - ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
Leaves from Huntington / Golden West

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Huntington / Golden West
    ID 16043
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 179179
    Wait for bus
    179
    Huntington - Monterey
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Huntington / Poplar
    21 min
  • 4
    Bus - 7878
    Wait for bus
    78
    Downtown LA - Grand - Venice
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cesar E Chavez / Vignes
    ID 683
    18 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    340 yd • 5 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 and train via 187, 487 and ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE

To get from Arcadia to Palmdale in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 187 bus from Huntington Dr and Golden West Ave W station to San Gabriel / Foothill station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 487 bus 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 40 min. The ride fare is $13.00.

220min$13.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 187187
Bus - 487487
Train - ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
Leaves from Huntington Dr and Golden West Ave W

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Huntington Dr and Golden West Ave W
    ID 3614
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 187187
    Wait for bus
    187
    West: Pasadena
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Gabriel / Foothill
    ID 12366
    11 min
  • 4
    Bus - 487487
    Wait for bus
    487
    Downtown LA - 5th - Beaudry
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza
    ID 3301
    34 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    310 yd • 4 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 Arcadia to Palmdale

The distance between Arcadia, Los Angeles and Palmdale, Los Angeles is approximately 81.32 mi, which can typically be travelled in 189 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Arcadia to Palmdale by bus 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 Arcadia

Arcadia is located at Arcadia, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Huntington Dr and Baldwin Ave E.

Bus stations close to Arcadia:

  • Huntington Dr and Baldwin Ave E
  • Huntington Dr and Baldwin Ave W
  • Huntington / Sunset

Public transit stations close to Palmdale, Los Angeles

Palmdale is located at Palmdale, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Ave. Q & Sierra Hwy..

Train stations close to Palmdale:

  • Palmdale Metrolink Station

Bus stations close to Palmdale:

  • Ave. Q & Sierra Hwy.
  • Ave. Q & 10th St. E.
  • 10th St. E. & Ave. Q

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 187, 487 and ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE

To get from Arcadia to Palmdale in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 187 bus from Huntington Dr and Golden West Ave W station to San Gabriel / Foothill station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 487 bus 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 40 min. The ride fare is $13.00.

220min$13.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 187187
Bus - 487487
Train - ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
Leaves from Huntington Dr and Golden West Ave W

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Huntington Dr and Golden West Ave W
    ID 3614
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 187187
    Wait for bus
    187
    West: Pasadena
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Gabriel / Foothill
    ID 12366
    11 min
  • 4
    Bus - 487487
    Wait for bus
    487
    Downtown LA - 5th - Beaudry
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza
    ID 3301
    34 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    310 yd • 4 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 Arcadia to Palmdale?

    The fastest way takes 189 minutes, using Bus line 179, Bus line 78, Bus line ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 220 minutes, using Bus line 187, Bus line 487, Bus line ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 9 min.

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

    The 179 bus line goes from Huntington / Golden West station near Arcadia to Huntington - Monterey station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Palmdale Metrolink Station station near Palmdale in Los Angeles

  • How long does it take to travel from Arcadia to Palmdale in Los Angeles by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Arcadia and Palmdale in Los Angeles by bus and train is about 3 hr 9 min.

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

    Get on the 179 bus from the Huntington / Golden West stop near Arcadia in Los Angeles.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Arcadia 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 and train fare from Arcadia to Palmdale?

    The ride from Arcadia to Palmdale costs $12.50.

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