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

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  1. Line 94 bus, bus

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    1. Take the bus from Olive / San Fernando to Hill / 5thbus bus 94
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    5h 26m
    $24–40

  2. Drive  128.1 mi

    1. Drive from Burbank to Palm Desertcar car 128.1 mi
    2h 16m
    $24–34

  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 35m
    $209–632

  4. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 29m
    $33–52

  5. 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 20m
    $56–75

  6. Line 92 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Olive / San Fernando to Spring / 7thbus bus 92
    2. Take the bus from 612 Wall St - Los Angeles to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Huntington Park
    6h 28m
    $53–68

Burbank to Palm Desert by bus, subway, and foot

Calendar41Weekly Services
Duration5h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 151.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 26m

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

You can take a bus from Olive / San Fernando to Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey via Hill / 5th, Pershing Square Station, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, Los Angeles Union Station, Indio Bus Station, and Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy in around 5h 26m.

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