What is the cheapest way to get from Aliso Viejo to Palm Desert?

The cheapest way to get from Aliso Viejo to Palm Desert is to train and bus via San Bernardino which costs $13 - $18 and takes 6h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aliso Viejo to Palm Desert?

The fastest way to get from Aliso Viejo to Palm Desert is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs $20 - $30.

Is there a direct bus between Aliso Viejo and Palm Desert?

No, there is no direct bus from Aliso Viejo to Palm Desert. However, there are services departing from Alicia-Marketplace South and arriving at Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop via Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5, Harbor-East Shuttle Area and Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.

How far is it from Aliso Viejo to Palm Desert?

The distance between Aliso Viejo and Palm Desert is 134 miles. The road distance is 115 miles.

How do I travel from Aliso Viejo to Palm Desert without a car?

The best way to get from Aliso Viejo to Palm Desert without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 21m and costs $40 - $65.

How long does it take to get from Aliso Viejo to Palm Desert?

It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Aliso Viejo to Palm Desert, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aliso Viejo to Palm Desert bus from?

Aliso Viejo to Palm Desert bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5 station.

Where does the Aliso Viejo to Palm Desert bus arrive?

Aliso Viejo to Palm Desert bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at Harbor-East Shuttle Area station.

Can I drive from Aliso Viejo to Palm Desert?

Yes, the driving distance between Aliso Viejo to Palm Desert is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Aliso Viejo to Palm Desert.

Where can I stay near Palm Desert?

There are 2418+ hotels available in Palm Desert.

Aliso Viejo to Palm Desert - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Aliso Viejo to Palm Desert by train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo to Fullertontrain OC Line
2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 21m
$43–61
Train, bus via San Bernardino
cheapest
1. Take the train from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo to Riverside - Downtowntrain IE-OC Line
2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Varner at Harry Oliverbus 10
6h 10m
$14–17
Drive 114.3 mi
1. Drive from Aliso Viejo to Palm Desertcar 114.3 mi
2h 2m
$21–31
Line 83 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5 to Harbor-East Shuttle Areabus 83
2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 39m
$41–56

Aliso Viejo to Palm Desert by train and bus

7Weekly Services

4h 21mAverage Duration

$43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 133.2 mi
Duration: 4h 21m

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

You can take a bus from Alicia-Marketplace South to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop via Paseo De Valencia-Calle De Los Caballeros, Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5, Harbor-East Shuttle Area, Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 5h 39m.

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