How to get from Pasadena to Palmdale by light rail and train?

From Pasadena to Palmdale by light rail and train

To get from Pasadena to Palmdale in Los Angeles, take the A LINE light rail from Sierra Madre Villa station to Union Station station. Next, 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 45 min. The ride fare is $12.50.

165min$12.50
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - A LINE
Train - ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
Leaves from Sierra Madre Villa

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Sierra Madre Villa
    ID 80421S
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    Dwtn Long Beach Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    30 min
  • 4
    Train - ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
    Wait for train
    ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
    #209| Lancaster
  • 5
    Ride to train station Palmdale Metrolink Station
    Ride to train station
    Palmdale Metrolink Station
    122 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Pasadena to Palmdale by bus and train

To get from Pasadena to Palmdale in Los Angeles, take the 487/489 bus from Foothill / Sierra Madre Villa station to Arcadia and Los Angeles St W station. Next, 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 7 min. The ride fare is $12.50.

187min$12.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 487/489487/489
Train - ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
Leaves from Foothill / Sierra Madre Villa

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Foothill / Sierra Madre Villa
    ID 142108
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 487/489487/489
    Wait for bus
    487/489
    Downtown LA - 5th - Flower
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Arcadia and Los Angeles St W
    44 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
    Wait for train
    ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
    #209| Lancaster
  • 6
    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 Pasadena to Palmdale

The distance between Pasadena, Los Angeles and Palmdale, Los Angeles is approximately 82.92 mi, which can typically be travelled in 165 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Pasadena to Palmdale by 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 Pasadena

Pasadena is located at Pasadena, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Sierra Madre Villa / Foothill.

Bus stations close to Pasadena:

  • Sierra Madre Villa / Foothill
  • Foothill Blvd and Sierra Madre Villa Ave
  • Foothill Blvd & Sierra Madre Villa Ave

Public transit stations close to Palmdale, Los Angeles

Palmdale is located at Palmdale, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Ave. Q & 10th St. E..

Train stations close to Palmdale:

  • Palmdale Metrolink Station

Bus stations close to Palmdale:

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

Related Routes

From Pasadena to Palmdale by bus and train

To get from Pasadena to Palmdale in Los Angeles, take the 487/489 bus from Foothill / Sierra Madre Villa station to Arcadia and Los Angeles St W station. Next, 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 7 min. The ride fare is $12.50.

187min$12.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 487/489487/489
Train - ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
Leaves from Foothill / Sierra Madre Villa

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Foothill / Sierra Madre Villa
    ID 142108
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 487/489487/489
    Wait for bus
    487/489
    Downtown LA - 5th - Flower
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Arcadia and Los Angeles St W
    44 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
    Wait for train
    ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
    #209| Lancaster
  • 6
    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 Pasadena to Palmdale?

    The fastest way takes 165 minutes, using Bus line A LINE, Bus line ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 187 minutes, using Bus line 487/489, Bus line ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Pasadena and Palmdale in Los Angeles?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 45 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Pasadena to Palmdale in Los Angeles?

    The A LINE light rail line goes from Sierra Madre Villa station near Pasadena to Dwtn Long Beach Sta. station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Dwtn Long Beach Sta. station near Palmdale in Los Angeles

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

    The total travel time between Pasadena and Palmdale in Los Angeles by light rail and train is about 2 hr 45 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Pasadena to get to Palmdale in Los Angeles?

    Get on the A LINE light rail from the Sierra Madre Villa station near Pasadena in Los Angeles.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Pasadena and Palmdale in Los Angeles?

    Get off the light rail at the Dwtn Long Beach Sta. station, which is closest to Palmdale in Los Angeles.

  • How much is the light rail fare from Pasadena to Palmdale?

    The ride from Pasadena to Palmdale costs $12.50.