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

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane LAX - PSP
    2h 37m
    $195–612

  2. Line 40 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Hawthorne / El Segundo to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus bus 40
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    5h 48m
    $22–43

  3. 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 57m
    $59–78

  4. Drive 129.4 mi

    1. Drive from Hawthorne to Palm Desertcar car 129.4 mi
    2h 20m
    $24–35

  5. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 48m
    $43–61

  6. Line 40 bus, bus via Los Angeles Downtown

    1. Take the bus from Hawthorne / El Segundo to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus bus 40
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indio Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2054
    6h 31m
    $22–38

Hawthorne to Palm Desert by bus and foot

Calendar82Weekly Services
Duration5h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$22Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 123.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 37m

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

United Airlines flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hawthorne / El Segundo 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 48m.

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