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

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

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  1. Line 33 bus, bus

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    1. Take the bus from Venice / Hughes to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus bus 33
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    5h 10m
    $22–43

  2. 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 38m
    $59–78

  3. Drive 130.1 mi

    1. Drive from Culver City to Palm Desertcar car 130.1 mi
    2h 16m
    $24–35

  4. Tram, fly

    1. Take the tram from Culver City Station to Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Stationtram tram
    2. Take the tram from Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Station to LAX / Metro Transit Centertram tram
    3. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane LAX - PSP
    3h 16m
    $199–616

  5. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 46m
    $46–71

  6. Line 33 bus, bus via Los Angeles Downtown

    1. Take the bus from Venice / Hughes to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus bus 33
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indio Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2054
    5h 53m
    $23–38

  7. Line 33 bus, bus via Anaheim

    1. Take the bus from Venice / Hughes to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus bus 33
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 8m
    $44–63

Culver City to Palm Desert by bus and foot

Calendar41Weekly Services
Duration5h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$22Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 152.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 10m

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

You can take a bus from Venice / Hughes to Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey via Los Angeles Union Station, Indio Bus Station, and Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy in around 5h 10m.

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