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

The cheapest way to get from Lake Forest to Palm Desert is to train and bus which costs $12 - $16 and takes 5h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lake Forest to Palm Desert is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs $19 - $29.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Lake Forest 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 8m.

How far is it from Lake Forest to Palm Desert?

The distance between Lake Forest and Palm Desert is 125 miles. The road distance is 108.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lake Forest to Palm Desert without a car is to bus which takes 4h 8m and costs $40 - $60.

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

It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Lake Forest to Palm Desert, including transfers.

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

Lake Forest to Palm Desert bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fullerton Amtrak Station.

Where does the Lake Forest to Palm Desert bus arrive?

Lake Forest to Palm Desert bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop station.

Can I drive from Lake Forest to Palm Desert?

Yes, the driving distance between Lake Forest to Palm Desert is 108 miles. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Lake Forest to Palm Desert.

Where can I stay near Palm Desert?

There are 2450+ hotels available in Palm Desert.

Lake Forest to Palm Desert - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Lake Forest to Palm Desert by bus (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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Bus (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 8m
$42–60
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Irvine to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain IE-OC Line
2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Varner at Harry Oliverbus 10
5h 38m
$12–16
Drive 107.8 mi
1. Drive from Lake Forest to Palm Desertcar 107.8 mi
1h 56m
$20–29
Line 83 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5 to Harbor-East Shuttle Areabus 83
2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 5m
$39–54

Lake Forest to Palm Desert by train and bus (Amtrak)

7Weekly Services

4h 8mAverage Duration

$42Cheapest Price

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Distance: 124.7 mi
Duration: 4h 8m

What companies run services between Lake Forest, Orange County, 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 $35–50 and the journey takes 2h 40m.

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