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

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    4h 34m
    $21–43

  2. 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 23m
    $57–76

  3. Drive 127.4 mi

    1. Drive from Hollywood to Palm Desertcar car 127.4 mi
    2h 10m
    $24–34

  4. Subway, fly

    1. Take the subway from Hollywood / Vine Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Linessubway subway
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane LAX - PSP
    3h 38m
    $204–625

  5. Bus via Anaheim (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 32m
    $44–63

  6. Bus via 612 Wall St - Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from 612 Wall St - Los Angeles to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Huntington Park
    6h 3m
    $53–68

Hollywood to Palm Desert by subway, bus, and foot

Calendar41Weekly Services
Duration4h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$21Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 146.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 34m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $18–40 and the journey takes 2h 5m. Flixbus USA also services this route 6 times a week.

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