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

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There are 7 ways to get from California to Palm Desert by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Flixbus), bus (Amtrak), train, or bus

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  1. Bus, line 11 bus

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    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy to Hwy 111 at San Luis Reybus bus 11
    3h 11m
    $19–35

  2. Drive  121.8 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Palm Desertcar car 121.8 mi
    2h 3m
    $23–33

  3. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane LAX - PSP
    2h 56m
    $203–623

  4. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indio Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2054
    3h 56m
    $19–29

  5. Bus via Anaheim (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    4h 9m
    $37–59

  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
    5h 8m
    $55–74

  7. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SFO - PSP
    3h 41m
    $186–383

California to Palm Desert by bus and foot

Calendar41Weekly Services
Duration3h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$19Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 137.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 11m

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

You can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey via Indio Bus Station and Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy in around 3h 11m. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) twice daily.

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