There are 6 ways to get from Alhambra to Palm Desert by bus (Flixbus), car, bus, plane, bus (Amtrak), tram, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indio Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2054
5h 32m$21–33Line 492 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Live Oak Ave and Santa Anita Ave E to Montclair Transit Centerbus 492
- Take the bus from Montclair Transcenter to Indio Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1000 / ...
6h 20m$19–39Drive 116.1 mi
- Drive from Alhambra to Palm Desertcar 116.1 mi
1h 59m$22–31Line 78 bus, fly
- Take the bus from Main / Garfield to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane LAX - PSP
3h 51m$204–625Bus via Anaheim (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 45m$39–58Tram, 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 (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alhambra to Palm Desert is to bus which costs $20 - $35 and takes 5h 32m.
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 Downtown and Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
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 which takes 5h 32m and costs $20 - $35.
It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Alhambra to Palm Desert, including transfers.
Alhambra to Palm Desert bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Los Angeles Downtown station.
Alhambra to Palm Desert bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, 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 2461+ hotels available in Palm Desert.
What companies run services between Alhambra, CA, USA and Palm Desert, CA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indio Bus Station 6 times a week. Tickets cost $18–30 and the journey takes 2h 50m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $28–220
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from Del Mar Station to Pomona North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $18–30
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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