Palmdale, CA 93552 is a vibrant community in the Antelope Valley, and the public transportation options available are as varied as the population. The Antelope Valley Transit Authority (AVTA) offers several bus routes through Palmdale, connecting to Lancaster and other local cities. The closest METRO station is in downtown Los Angeles, an hour’s drive away. There are also two taxi companies operating in Palmdale. For visitors looking to explore further afield, there are several car rental companies nearby, including Hertz and Enterprise. Cycling is a popular activity in Palmdale too - bike paths run along Dry Town Park and across Avenue S. Other attractions such as shopping malls, restaurants and community centers can all be accessed by walking or cycling.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Palmdale (zip 93552) takes 46.2 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Palmdale (zip 93552) get to work:
- 72.5% drive their own car alone
- 18.3% carpool with others
- 5.7% work from home
- 1.7% take mass transit