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How to get fromEl Monte to Palm Desertby bus, car, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from El Monte to Palm Desert by bus, car, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from El Monte to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Huntington Park
    3h 36m
    $50–63

  2. Drive  109 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from El Monte to Palm Desertcar car 109 mi
    1h 51m
    $20–28

  3. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Upper Level to Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plazabus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane LAX - PSP
    3h 34m
    $264–625

  4. Bus via El Monte Bus Stop (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from El Monte Bus Stop to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    3h 51m
    $24–34

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from El Monte to Fontanatrain train SB Line
    2. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Huntington Park
    4h 38m
    $54–72

  6. Line 7 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Valley Boulevard and Peck Road to C Line Stationbus bus 7
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 54m

El Monte to Palm Desert by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration3h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 127.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 36m

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

Omnibus Express operates a bus from El Monte to Indio Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $45–65 and the journey takes 2h 30m.

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