There are 5 ways to get from Alhambra to Palm Desert by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus (Flixbus), bus (Amtrak), tram, or bus
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Bus via Los Angeles Union Station
best- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1000 / ...
4h 47m$23–43Drive 116.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Alhambra to Palm Desertcar 116.1 mi
1h 59m$22–31Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indio Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2054
5h 32m$23–38Bus via Anaheim (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 45m$44–68Tram, bus
- Take the tram from Del Mar Station to Pomona North Stationtram Metro A Line
- Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Indio Bus Stationbus Huntington Park
5h 55m$56–74
Alhambra to Palm Desert by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alhambra to Palm Desert is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 1h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Alhambra to Palm Desert is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Alhambra to Palm Desert. However, there are services departing from Main / Garfield and arriving at Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey via Los Angeles Union Station and Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
The distance between Alhambra and Palm Desert is 152 miles. The road distance is 116.8 miles.
The best way to get from Alhambra to Palm Desert without a car is to bus via Los Angeles Union Station which takes 4h 47m and costs $22 - $45.
It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Alhambra to Palm Desert, including transfers.
Alhambra to Palm Desert bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
Alhambra to Palm Desert bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Indio Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alhambra to Palm Desert is 117 miles. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Alhambra to Palm Desert.
There are 2383+ hotels available in Palm Desert.
What companies run services between Alhambra, CA, USA and Palm Desert, CA, USA?
Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 2h 5m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from Del Mar Station to Pomona North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $35–55
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Indio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
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