Rome2Rio

Escondido to Palm Desert buses

Find Transport to Palm Desert

View schedule
QR code to download the Rome2Rio app

Download the Rome2Rio travel app

Scan QR code with your phone to download the app

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

Trip Overview

The average bus between Escondido and Palm Desert takes 9h 18m and the fastest bus takes 5h 48m. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week from Escondido 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.

9h 18m
Duration
176 mi
Distance
$40
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Escondido to Palm Desert bus times

Buses run 6 times a week between Escondido and Palm Desert. The service departs Escondido at 11:30 AM in the morning, which arrives into Palm Desert at 14:18:09. All services require a transfer at San Bernardino and take an average of 9h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

  •  → 

    Limousine ExpressOmnitransSunline TransitSunline Transit5h 48m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

  •  → 

    Limousine ExpressOmnitransSunline TransitSunline Transit5h 48m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

  •  → 

    Limousine ExpressOmnitransSunline TransitSunline Transit5h 48m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

  •  → 

    Arrives next day

    Limousine ExpressOmnitransSunline TransitSunline Transit26h 48m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

  •  → 

    Limousine ExpressOmnitransSunline TransitSunline Transit5h 48m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Escondido 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 Escondido to Palm Desert.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 175.8 mi
  • Duration: 9h 18m

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

You can take a bus from Escondido to Fred Waring at Monterey via San Bernardino, G Street @ Oak, San Bernardino Transit Center, and Varner at Harry Oliver in around 6h 48m.

Operators