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Palm Desert to San Jose buses

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Trip Overview

The bus between Palm Desert and San Jose takes 10h 43m. The bus runs, on average, 5 times per week from Palm Desert to San Jose. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

10h 43m
Duration
483 mi
Distance
$100
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

Palm Desert to San Jose bus times

Buses run 5 times a week between Palm Desert and San Jose. The service departs Palm Desert at 6:51 PM in the evening, which arrives into San Jose at 05:35:00. All services require a transfer at Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy and take an average of 10h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Palm Desert to San Jose? 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.

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  • Distance: 482.7 mi
  • Duration: 10h 43m

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

You can take a bus from Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey to San Jose Diridon Station via Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy, Indio Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 11h 47m.

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