There are 5 ways to get from El Monte to Palm Desert by bus, car, bus (Greyhound), or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from El Monte to Indio Bus Stationbus Huntington Park
3h 36m$50–63Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from El Monte to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain SB Line
- Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Varner at Harry Oliverbus 10
5h 21m$11–14Drive 109 mi
- Drive from El Monte to Palm Desertcar 109 mi
1h 51m$20–29Bus via El Monte Bus Stop (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from El Monte Bus Stop to Indio Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1000 / ...
3h 51m$20–31Train, bus via Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy
- Take the train from El Monte to Fontanatrain SB Line
- Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Indio Bus Stationbus Huntington Park
4h 38m$54–72
El Monte to Palm Desert by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from El Monte to Palm Desert is to train and bus which costs $11 - $15 and takes 5h 21m.
The fastest way to get from El Monte to Palm Desert is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs $19 - $29.
No, there is no direct bus from El Monte to Palm Desert. However, there are services departing from El Monte and arriving at Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey via Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
The distance between El Monte and Palm Desert is 129 miles. The road distance is 109.6 miles.
The best way to get from El Monte to Palm Desert without a car is to bus which takes 3h 36m and costs $50 - $65.
It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from El Monte to Palm Desert, including transfers.
El Monte to Palm Desert bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from El Monte station.
El Monte to Palm Desert bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at Indio Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Monte to Palm Desert is 110 miles. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from El Monte to Palm Desert.
There are 2474+ hotels available in Palm Desert.
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.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from El Monte to Fontana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from El Monte to San Bernardino - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from El Monte to Indio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Indio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
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