What is the cheapest way to get from Downey to Palm Desert?

The cheapest way to get from Downey to Palm Desert is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Downey to Palm Desert?

The fastest way to get from Downey to Palm Desert is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs $21 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Downey and Palm Desert?

No, there is no direct bus from Downey station to Palm Desert. However, there are services departing from C Line Station and arriving at Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop via Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.

How far is it from Downey to Palm Desert?

The distance between Downey and Palm Desert is 117 miles. The road distance is 117 miles.

How do I travel from Downey to Palm Desert without a car?

The best way to get from Downey to Palm Desert without a car is to bus via Fullerton which takes 5h 2m and costs $40 - $60.

How long does it take to get from Downey to Palm Desert?

It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Downey to Palm Desert, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Downey to Palm Desert bus from?

Downey to Palm Desert bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fullerton Amtrak Station.

Where does the Downey to Palm Desert bus arrive?

Downey to Palm Desert bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop station.

Can I drive from Downey to Palm Desert?

Yes, the driving distance between Downey to Palm Desert is 117 miles. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Downey to Palm Desert.

Where can I stay near Palm Desert?

There are 1847+ hotels available in Palm Desert.

Downey to Palm Desert - 4 ways to travel via bus, car, tram, and plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Downey to Palm Desert by bus (Amtrak), car, tram, plane, or bus

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Bus via Fullerton (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 2m
$41–59
Drive 116.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Downey to Palm Desertcar 116.4 mi
2h 6m
$22–31
Tram, fly
1. Take the tram from Lakewood Blvd Station to LAX / Metro Transit Centertram
2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane LAX - PSP
3h 7m
$167–614
Bus
1. Take the bus from 2474 E Florence Ave - Huntington Park to Indio Bus Stationbus Huntington Park
6h 43m
$53–68

Downey to Palm Desert by bus and train (Amtrak)

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5h 2mAverage Duration

$41Cheapest Price

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Distance: 116.6 mi
Duration: 5h 2m

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

Amtrak operates a bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $35–50 and the journey takes 2h 40m.

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