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

The cheapest way to get from Escondido to Palm Desert is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Escondido to Palm Desert is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs $16 - $24.

Is there a direct bus between Escondido and Palm Desert?

No, there is no direct bus from Escondido to Palm Desert. However, there are services departing from Escondido and arriving at Fred Waring at Monterey via G Street @ Oak, San Bernardino Transit Center and Varner at Harry Oliver. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.

How far is it from Escondido to Palm Desert?

The distance between Escondido and Palm Desert is 189 miles. The road distance is 90.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Escondido to Palm Desert without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 40m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Escondido to Palm Desert, including transfers.

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

Escondido to Palm Desert bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from Escondido station.

Where does the Escondido to Palm Desert bus arrive?

Escondido to Palm Desert bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at San Bernardino station.

Can I drive from Escondido to Palm Desert?

Yes, the driving distance between Escondido to Palm Desert is 90 miles. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Escondido to Palm Desert.

Where can I stay near Palm Desert?

There are 2356+ hotels available in Palm Desert.

Escondido to Palm Desert - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Escondido to Palm Desert by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 40m
Drive 89.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Escondido to Palm Desertcar 89.8 mi
1h 50m
$17–24
Train, bus via San Bernardino
1. Take the train from Oceanside to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain IE-OC Line
2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Varner at Harry Oliverbus 10
8h 23m
$18–26
Bus
1. Take the bus from Escondido to San Bernardinobus Lxus 2101
2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Varner at Harry Oliverbus 10
6h 48m
$34–45

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Distance: 187.9 mi
Duration: 6h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Escondido to Fred Waring at Monterey via San Bernardino, G Street @ Oak, San Bernardino Transit Center, and Varner at Harry Oliver in around 6h 48m.

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