There are 2 ways to get from Balboa Island to Palm Desert by bus (Amtrak) or car
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The cheapest way to get from Balboa Island to Palm Desert is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Balboa Island to Palm Desert is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Balboa Island station to Palm Desert. However, there are services departing from Fullerton Amtrak Station and arriving at Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
The distance between Balboa Island and Palm Desert is 128 miles. The road distance is 112.1 miles.
The best way to get from Balboa Island to Palm Desert without a car is to bus which takes 4h 14m and costs $85 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Balboa Island to Palm Desert, including transfers.
Balboa Island to Palm Desert bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Balboa Island to Palm Desert bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between Balboa Island to Palm Desert is 112 miles. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Balboa Island to Palm Desert.
There are 2450+ hotels available in Palm Desert.
What companies run services between Balboa Island, 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 $35–50 and the journey takes 2h 40m.
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
- $35–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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