What is the cheapest way to get from Lake Arrowhead to Palm Desert?

The cheapest way to get from Lake Arrowhead to Palm Desert is to bus which costs $5 - $10 and takes 5h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lake Arrowhead to Palm Desert?

The fastest way to get from Lake Arrowhead to Palm Desert is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs $15 - $23.

Is there a direct bus between Lake Arrowhead and Palm Desert?

No, there is no direct bus from Lake Arrowhead to Palm Desert. However, there are services departing from Stater Bros / Arrowhead Village - Hwy 189 and arriving at Fred Waring at Monterey via San Bernardino Transit Center and Varner at Harry Oliver. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.

How far is it from Lake Arrowhead to Palm Desert?

The distance between Lake Arrowhead and Palm Desert is 97 miles. The road distance is 85.2 miles.

How do I travel from Lake Arrowhead to Palm Desert without a car?

The best way to get from Lake Arrowhead to Palm Desert without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 3h 6m and costs $60 - $75.

How long does it take to get from Lake Arrowhead to Palm Desert?

It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Lake Arrowhead to Palm Desert, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lake Arrowhead to Palm Desert bus from?

Lake Arrowhead to Palm Desert bus services, operated by Mountain Transit, depart from Stater Bros / Arrowhead Village - Hwy 189 station.

Where does the Lake Arrowhead to Palm Desert bus arrive?

Lake Arrowhead to Palm Desert bus services, operated by Mountain Transit, arrive at San Bernardino station.

Can I drive from Lake Arrowhead to Palm Desert?

Yes, the driving distance between Lake Arrowhead to Palm Desert is 85 miles. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Lake Arrowhead to Palm Desert.

Where can I stay near Palm Desert?

There are 2450+ hotels available in Palm Desert.

Lake Arrowhead to Palm Desert - 3 ways to travel via taxi, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Lake Arrowhead to Palm Desert by taxi, bus, or car

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Taxi, bus
best
1. Take the taxi from Lake Arrowhead to Cal State San Bernardinotaxi
2. Take the bus from Cal State San Bernardino to Varner at Harry Oliverbus 10
3h 6m
$60–71
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stater Bros / Arrowhead Village - Hwy 189 to San Bernardinobus 6
2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Varner at Harry Oliverbus 10
5h 8m
$5–9
Drive 84.7 mi
1. Drive from Lake Arrowhead to Palm Desertcar 84.7 mi
1h 38m
$16–23

Lake Arrowhead to Palm Desert by bus

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5h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 96.6 mi
Duration: 3h 6m

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

You can take a bus from Stater Bros / Arrowhead Village - Hwy 189 to Fred Waring at Monterey via San Bernardino, San Bernardino Transit Center, and Varner at Harry Oliver in around 5h 8m.

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