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How to get fromAltadena to Palm Desertby bus, tram, car, plane, bus (Amtrak), or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Altadena to Palm Desert by bus, tram, car, plane, bus (Amtrak), or train

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  1. Line 662 bus, tram, bus, line 11 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Altadena / Lake to Raymond / Del Marbus bus 662
    2. Take the tram from Del Mar Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram tram
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy to Hwy 111 at San Luis Reybus bus 11
    5h 5m
    $24–45

  2. Drive 118.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Altadena to Palm Desertcar car 118.3 mi
    2h 7m
    $22–32

  3. Line 662 bus, tram, fly

    1. Take the bus from Altadena / Lake to Raymond / Del Marbus bus
    2. Take the tram from Del Mar Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram tram
    3. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane LAX - PSP
    4h 9m
    $176–627

  4. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 57m
    $46–70

  5. Line 662 bus, tram, train, bus, line 11 bus

    1. Take the bus from Altadena / Lake to Lake Stationbus bus 662
    2. Take the tram from Lake Station to Pomona North Stationtram tram
    3. Take the train from Pomona - North to Fontanatrain train
    4. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy to Hwy 111 at San Luis Reybus bus 11
    6h
    $57–75

  6. Line 662 bus, line 267 bus, bus, line 11 bus

    1. Take the bus from Altadena / Lake to Raymond / Del Marbus bus 662
    2. Take the bus from Raymond / Del Mar to Santa Anita / Ramonabus bus 267
    3. Take the bus from El Monte to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy to Hwy 111 at San Luis Reybus bus 11
    6h 26m
    $50–75

Altadena to Palm Desert by bus, tram, and foot

Calendar41Weekly Services
Duration5h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 151.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 5m

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

Amtrak operates a bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 2h 40m.

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