The average bus between Apple Valley and Palm Desert takes 4h 14m and the fastest bus takes 3h 46m. The bus service runs several times per day from Apple Valley to Palm Desert. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Apple Valley and Palm Desert. The earliest departure is at 7:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Apple Valley is at 4:16 PM which arrives into Palm Desert at 9:17 PM. All services require a transfer at VVTC - Dock 6 and take an average of 4h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct bus from Apple Valley to Palm Desert. However, there are services departing from Apple Valley station and arriving at Palm Desert station via Cal State San Bernardino. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
Apple Valley to Palm Desert bus services, operated by Victor Valley Transit Authority, depart from VVTC - Dock 6 station.
Apple Valley to Palm Desert bus services, operated by Victor Valley Transit Authority, arrive at Varner at Harry Oliver station.
The distance between Apple Valley and Palm Desert is 114.2 km. The road distance is 194 km.
You can take a bus from Outer Hwy 18 North WB & Jicarilla Rd to Monterey at Park View via VVTC - Dock 6, Cal State San Bernardino, and Varner at Harry Oliver in around 5h 53m.