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How to get fromLa Jolla to Palm Desertby train, bus, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 4 ways to get from La Jolla to Palm Desert by train, bus, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 21m
    $68–125

  2. Drive 117.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from La Jolla to Palm Desertcar car 117.3 mi
    2h 23m
    $22–31

  3. Bus via El Centro

    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to El Centro Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0851S
    2. Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0850
    7h 42m
    $34–66

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Centerbus bus FlixBus 2015 / ...
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Varner at Harry Oliverbus bus 10
    8h 26m
    $22–37

La Jolla to Palm Desert by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 214.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 21m

What companies run services between La Jolla, San Diego County, CA, USA and Palm Desert, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Silverado St & Herschel Av to Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey via Old Town Transit Center, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, El Centro Bus Stop, Indio Bus Station, and Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy in around 7h 42m.

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