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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Bus
best- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1000 / ...
4h 31m$28–50Drive 128.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Burbank to Palm Desertcar 128.1 mi
2h 16m$24–34Train, fly
- Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane LAX - PSP
3h 35m$179–632Bus via Anaheim (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 29m$43–62Line 94 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Olive / San Fernando to Hill / 5thbus 94
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indio Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2054
6h 13m$24–40Train, bus
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fontanatrain SB Line
- Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Indio Bus Stationbus Huntington Park
6h 20m$56–75
Burbank to Palm Desert by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Burbank to Palm Desert is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Burbank to Palm Desert is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Burbank station to Palm Desert. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey via Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
The distance between Burbank and Palm Desert is 149 miles. The road distance is 128.8 miles.
The best way to get from Burbank to Palm Desert without a car is to bus which takes 4h 31m and costs $27 - $50.
It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Burbank to Palm Desert, including transfers.
Burbank to Palm Desert bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
Burbank to Palm Desert bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Indio Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Burbank to Palm Desert is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Burbank to Palm Desert.
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What companies run services between Burbank, Los Angeles County, CA, USA and Palm Desert, CA, USA?
Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 2h 5m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–220
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Burbank - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Fontana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $35–55
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Olive / San Fernando to Hill / 5th
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Indio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
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