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

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

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  1. Bus via El Centro

    best
    1. Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to El Centro Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0851S
    2. Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0850
    6h 52m
    $28–55

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    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 18m
    $21–45

  3. Drive 120 mi

    1. Drive from La Mesa to Palm Desertcar car 120 mi
    2h 21m
    $22–32

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    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 13m
    $67–129

La Mesa to Palm Desert by tram, bus, and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration6h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 200.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 52m

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

You can take a vehicle from La Mesa Blvd Station to Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey via El Cajon Station, El Cajon Transit Center, El Centro Bus Stop, Indio Bus Station, and Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy in around 6h 52m.

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