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How to get fromBurbank to Palm Desertby bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, plane, bus (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Burbank to Palm Desert by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, plane, bus (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or bus

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    4h 31m
    $28–45

  2. Drive  128.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Burbank to Palm Desertcar car 128.1 mi
    2h 16m
    $22–32

  3. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane LAX - PSP
    3h 38m
    $269–632

  4. Bus via Anaheim (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 28m

  5. Line 94 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Olive / San Fernando to Hill / 5thbus bus 94
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indio Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2054
    6h 13m
    $24–35

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fontanatrain train SB Line
    2. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Huntington Park
    6h 28m
    $56–75

Burbank to Palm Desert by train, bus, and foot

Calendar76Weekly Services
Duration4h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 148 mi
  • Duration: 4h 31m

What companies run services between Burbank, Los Angeles County, CA, USA and Palm Desert, CA, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $23–35 and the journey takes 2h 5m. Flixbus USA also services this route 6 times a week.

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