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Cupertino to Palm Desert buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Cupertino and Palm Desert takes 14h 37m and the fastest bus takes 13h 22m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cupertino 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.

14h 37m
Duration
489 mi
Distance
$114
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Cupertino to Palm Desert bus times

Buses run twice daily between Cupertino and Palm Desert. The earliest departure is at 7:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cupertino is at 11:27 PM which arrives into Palm Desert at 12:49 PM. All services require a transfer at Santa Clara & 2nd and take an average of 14h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Santa Clara VTASanta Clara VTAGreyhound USAGreyhound USASunline Transit15h 43m • 4 changes
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    Santa Clara VTASanta Clara VTAGreyhound USAGreyhound USASunline Transit13h 49m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Santa Clara VTASanta Clara VTAGreyhound USAGreyhound USASunline Transit15h 43m • 4 changes
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    Santa Clara VTASanta Clara VTAGreyhound USAGreyhound USASunline Transit13h 49m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Santa Clara VTASanta Clara VTAGreyhound USAGreyhound USASunline Transit15h 46m • 4 changes
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    Santa Clara VTASanta Clara VTAGreyhound USAGreyhound USASunline Transit13h 23m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Santa Clara VTASanta Clara VTAGreyhound USAGreyhound USASunline Transit15h 49m • 4 changes
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    Santa Clara VTASanta Clara VTAGreyhound USAGreyhound USASunline Transit13h 22m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Santa Clara VTASanta Clara VTAFlixbus USAGreyhound USASunline Transit14h 25m • 4 changes
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    Santa Clara VTASanta Clara VTAGreyhound USAGreyhound USASunline Transit15h 43m • 4 changes
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    Santa Clara VTASanta Clara VTAGreyhound USAGreyhound USASunline Transit13h 49m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Santa Clara VTASanta Clara VTAFlixbus USAGreyhound USASunline Transit14h 25m • 4 changes
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    Santa Clara VTASanta Clara VTAGreyhound USAGreyhound USASunline Transit15h 43m • 4 changes
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    Santa Clara VTASanta Clara VTAGreyhound USAGreyhound USASunline Transit13h 49m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cupertino 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 Cupertino to Palm Desert.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 488.7 mi
  • Duration: 14h 37m

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

You can take a bus from Stevens Creek & De Anza to Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey via Santa Clara & 2nd, Santa Clara & 1st, San Jose Diridon Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Indio Bus Station, and Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy in around 13h 10m.

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