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

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There are 8 ways to get from Coalinga to Palm Desert by bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, bus, train, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Coalinga to Los Angelesbus bus Greyhound US0800
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    9h 40m

  2. Drive  318 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Coalinga to Palm Desertcar car 318 mi
    5h 27m
    $57–82

  3. Bus, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Coalinga to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SFO - PSP
    6h 56m
    $237–490

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Coalinga to Los Angelesbus bus
    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
    10h 44m
    $133–180

  5. Bus via Fresno

    1. Take the bus from Coalinga to Fresno Downtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    12h 6m
    $62–109

  6. Bus via Fresno #2

    1. Take the bus from Coalinga to Fresno Downtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    13h 26m
    $62–94

  7. Bus to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Coalinga to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SJC - PSP
    6h 10m
    $163–458

  8. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Coalinga to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane LAX - PSP
    7h 54m
    $340–729

Coalinga to Palm Desert by bus and foot

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration12h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 344.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h 40m

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

You can take a vehicle from Coalinga to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop via Coalinga, Los Angeles, North Hollywood Station, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, Los Angeles, Fullerton Amtrak Station, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 9h 40m.

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