The average bus between Stockton and Palm Desert takes 14h 27m and the fastest bus takes 12h 18m. The bus service runs several times per day from Stockton 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 3 times a day between Stockton and Palm Desert. The earliest departure is at 7:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stockton is at 11:10 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 14h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Stockton 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 Stockton to Palm Desert. However, there are services departing from Stockton station and arriving at Palm Desert station via Los Angeles Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 27m.
Stockton to Palm Desert bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Stockton station.
Stockton to Palm Desert bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indio Bus Station.
The distance between Stockton and Palm Desert is 646.3 km. The road distance is 776 km.
You can take a bus from Stockton to Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey via Los Angeles Union Station, Indio Bus Station, and Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy in around 10h 41m.