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Trip Overview

The average bus between Running Springs and Palm Desert takes 4h 53m and the fastest bus takes 4h 28m. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week from Running Springs 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.

4h 53m
Duration
111 mi
Distance
$9
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Running Springs to Palm Desert bus times

Buses run 6 times a week between Running Springs and Palm Desert. The earliest departure is at 9:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Running Springs is at 1:50 PM which arrives into Palm Desert at 6:18 PM. All services require a transfer at San Bernardino Transit Center and take an average of 4h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Mountain TransitSunline TransitSunline Transit4h 28m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Mountain TransitSunline TransitSunline Transit5h 18m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    Mountain TransitSunline TransitSunline Transit4h 28m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

  •  → 

    Mountain TransitSunline TransitSunline Transit5h 18m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    Mountain TransitSunline TransitSunline Transit4h 28m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Running Springs 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 Running Springs to Palm Desert.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 111.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 53m

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

You can take a bus from Palo Alto Way & Commercial Way to Fred Waring at Monterey via San Bernardino Transit Center and Varner at Harry Oliver in around 4h 53m.

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