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How to get fromArcadia to Palm Desertby bus (Greyhound), car, tram, train, bus, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Arcadia to Palm Desert by bus (Greyhound), car, tram, train, bus, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from El Monte Bus Stop to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210 / ...
    4h 43m
    $21–38

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Pomona - North to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train SB Line
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Varner at Harry Oliverbus bus 10
    6h 12m
    $11–15

  3. Drive 110.8 mi

    1. Drive from Arcadia to Palm Desertcar car 110.8 mi
    1h 57m
    $21–30

  4. Tram, train, bus, line 11 bus

    1. Take the tram from Arcadia Station to Pomona North Stationtram tram
    2. Take the train from Pomona - North to Fontanatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center 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 29m
    $55–73

  5. Bus via Anaheim (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 41m
    $45–68

Arcadia to Palm Desert by bus and foot

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration4h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$21Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 133.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 43m

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

Jefferson Lines operates a bus from El Monte Bus Stop to Indio Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Greyhound USA also services this route 3 times a day.

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