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How to get fromCamarillo to Palm Desertby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Camarillo to Palm Desert by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Camarillo Amtrak to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 5m

  2. Drive  171.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Camarillo to Palm Desertcar car 171.8 mi
    2h 59m
    $30–43

  3. Train, bus via Fontana

    1. Take the train from Camarillo to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fontanatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 30m
    $59–79

  4. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Camarillo to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane LAX - PSP
    4h 40m
    $272–636

  5. Train, bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the train from Camarillo Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indio Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2054
    6h 39m
    $52–79

  6. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Camarillo to Burbank Airport - Southtrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane BUR - PSP
    5h 37m
    $94–342

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 186.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 5m

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

There is no direct connection from Camarillo to Palm Desert. However, you can take the train to Fullerton Amtrak Station, walk to Fullerton Amtrak Station, then take the bus to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop. Alternatively, you can take a train from Camarillo to Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey via L.A. Union Station, Fontana, Fontana Metrolink Transit Center, Indio Bus Station, and Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy in around 7h 30m.

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