There are 2 ways to get from Irvine to Palm Desert by bus (Amtrak) or car
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Irvine to Palm Desert by train and bus (Amtrak)
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The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Palm Desert is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 1h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Irvine to Palm Desert is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs $19 - $29.
No, there is no direct bus from Irvine station to Palm Desert. However, there are services departing from Fullerton Amtrak Station and arriving at Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
The distance between Irvine and Palm Desert is 120 miles. The road distance is 108.4 miles.
The best way to get from Irvine to Palm Desert without a car is to bus which takes 4h 3m and costs $40 - $65.
It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Irvine to Palm Desert, including transfers.
Irvine to Palm Desert bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Irvine to Palm Desert bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Palm Desert is 108 miles. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Irvine to Palm Desert.
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What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Palm Desert, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 2h 40m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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