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Trip Overview

The average bus between Bakersfield and Palm Desert takes 8h 8m and the fastest bus takes 7h 39m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bakersfield 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.

8h 8m
Duration
248 mi
Distance
$52
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Bakersfield to Palm Desert bus times

Buses run 3 times a day between Bakersfield and Palm Desert. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bakersfield is at 8:50 PM which arrives into Palm Desert at 5:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Los Angeles Union Station and take an average of 8h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Greyhound USAGreyhound USASunline Transit8h 55m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Greyhound USAGreyhound USASunline Transit7h 39m • 2 changes
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    Flixbus USAGreyhound USASunline Transit7h 48m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Greyhound USAGreyhound USASunline Transit8h 55m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Greyhound USAGreyhound USASunline Transit7h 39m • 2 changes
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    Flixbus USAGreyhound USASunline Transit7h 48m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Greyhound USAGreyhound USASunline Transit8h 55m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Greyhound USAGreyhound USASunline Transit7h 39m • 2 changes
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    Flixbus USAGreyhound USASunline Transit7h 48m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Greyhound USAGreyhound USASunline Transit8h 55m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Greyhound USAGreyhound USASunline Transit7h 39m • 2 changes
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    Flixbus USAGreyhound USASunline Transit7h 48m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Greyhound USAGreyhound USASunline Transit8h 55m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Greyhound USAGreyhound USASunline Transit7h 39m • 2 changes
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    Flixbus USAGreyhound USASunline Transit7h 48m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Greyhound USAGreyhound USASunline Transit8h 55m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Greyhound USAGreyhound USASunline Transit7h 39m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bakersfield to Palm Desert? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Bakersfield to Palm Desert.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 248.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 8m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Palm Desert, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey via Los Angeles Union Station, Indio Bus Station, and Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy in around 6h 11m.

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