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Trip Overview

The average bus between Sacramento and Palm Desert takes 15h 35m and the fastest bus takes 14h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Sacramento 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.

15h 35m
Duration
532 mi
Distance
$112
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Sacramento to Palm Desert bus times

Buses run 3 times a day between Sacramento and Palm Desert. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sacramento is at 10:05 PM which arrives into Palm Desert at 12:49 PM. All services require a transfer at Los Angeles Union Station and take an average of 15h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Greyhound USAGreyhound USASunline Transit14h 30m • 2 changes
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    Greyhound USAGreyhound USASunline Transit14h 44m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Flixbus USAGreyhound USASunline Transit14h 58m • 2 changes
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    Greyhound USAGreyhound USASunline Transit14h 30m • 2 changes
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    Greyhound USAGreyhound USASunline Transit14h 44m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Flixbus USAGreyhound USASunline Transit14h 58m • 2 changes
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    Greyhound USAGreyhound USASunline Transit14h 30m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Greyhound USAGreyhound USASunline Transit14h 44m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Flixbus USAGreyhound USASunline Transit14h 58m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Greyhound USAGreyhound USASunline Transit14h 30m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Greyhound USAGreyhound USASunline Transit14h 44m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Flixbus USAGreyhound USASunline Transit14h 58m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Greyhound USAGreyhound USASunline Transit14h 30m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Greyhound USAGreyhound USASunline Transit14h 44m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Flixbus USAGreyhound USASunline Transit14h 58m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Greyhound USAGreyhound USASunline Transit14h 30m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Greyhound USAGreyhound USASunline Transit14h 44m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Sacramento 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 Sacramento to Palm Desert.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 531.6 mi
  • Duration: 15h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey via Los Angeles Union Station, Indio Bus Station, and Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy in around 11h 46m.

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