Palmdale, CA is a city in the Antelope Valley of California located about 60 miles northeast of Los Angeles. With a population of over 156,000 people, Palmdale is an important economic hub for the region. The city offers several transportation options to help residents and visitors access the attractions in and around the city. The Palmdale Transportation Center provides services to many different locations via Amtrak's Sunset Limited and Southwest Chief lines as well as Metrolink's Antelope Valley Line commuter rail service. Other public transit options such as bus service are provided by AVTA – Antelope Valley Transit Authority which connects local neighborhoods with other nearby towns and cities. There are also several private shuttle services in the area that offer shared rides to major airports such as LAX and Burbank Airport, car rental services, and hotel shuttles for travelers coming into town. With so many transportation options available, getting around Palmdale has never been easier!
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Palmdale (zip 93550) takes 44.7 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Palmdale (zip 93550) get to work:
- 75.4% drive their own car alone
- 14.5% carpool with others
- 5.6% work from home
- 2.9% take mass transit