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Trip Overview

The average bus between Palm Desert and La Jolla takes 27h 8m and the fastest bus takes 26h 43m. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week from Palm Desert to La Jolla. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

27h 8m
Duration
223 mi
Distance
$49
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Palm Desert to La Jolla bus times

Buses run 6 times a week between Palm Desert and La Jolla. The earliest departure is at 1:52 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Palm Desert is at 3:52 PM which arrives into La Jolla at 6:36 PM. All services require a transfer at Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy and take an average of 27h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Sunline TransitGreyhound USAGreyhound USASan Diego Metro Transit28h 43m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Sunline TransitFlixbus USAGreyhound USASan Diego Metro Transit26h 43m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Sunline TransitFlixbus USAGreyhound USASan Diego Metro Transit27h • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Sunline TransitFlixbus USAGreyhound USASan Diego Metro Transit27h • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Sunline TransitFlixbus USAGreyhound USASan Diego Metro Transit26h 43m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Sunline TransitFlixbus USAGreyhound USASan Diego Metro Transit26h 43m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Palm Desert to La Jolla? 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 Palm Desert to La Jolla.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 223.4 mi
  • Duration: 27h 8m

What companies run services between Palm Desert, CA, USA and La Jolla, San Diego County, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey to Silverado St & Herschel Av via Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy, Indio Bus Station, El Centro Bus Stop, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Old Town Transit Center in around 7h 40m.

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