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Bakersfield → Palmdale

Bakersfield to Palmdale by train

Palmdale lies 121 km (75 mi) south-east of Bakersfield, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

By rail the journey is about 1 h 38 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 147 km (91 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.

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BakersfieldPalmdale
CountryUnited StatesUnited States
Population373,640158,351
Elevation130 m (427 ft)815 m (2,674 ft)
Time nowUTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles)UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles)
Stations on recordBakersfieldPalmdale Transportation Center
Postal codes93301–9339093550–93599

Where to book trains from Bakersfield to Palmdale

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Common questions

How far is Palmdale from Bakersfield?

121 km (75 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Bakersfield; by road roughly 147 km (91 mi).

How long does it take to get from Bakersfield to Palmdale by train?

About 1 h 38 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Bakersfield and Palmdale?

No, both are on America/Los_Angeles at the moment.

Where these facts come from

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Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.