The average bus between Hawthorne and Palm Desert takes 6h 25m and the fastest bus takes 5h 16m. The bus service runs several times per day from Hawthorne 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 5 times a day between Hawthorne and Palm Desert. The earliest departure is at 6:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hawthorne is at 10:07 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 6h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Hawthorne 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Hawthorne to Palm Desert. However, there are services departing from Hawthorne station and arriving at Palm Desert station via Patsaouras Transit Plaza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
Hawthorne to Palm Desert bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Hawthorne / El Segundo station.
Hawthorne to Palm Desert bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Indio Bus Station.
The distance between Hawthorne and Palm Desert is 183.8 km. The road distance is 255 km.
You can take a bus from Hawthorne / El Segundo to Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey via Los Angeles Union Station, Indio Bus Station, and Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy in around 5h 48m.