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How to get fromLancaster to Palm Desertby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Lancaster to Palm Desert by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain train AV Line
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    6h 20m
    $31–56

  2. Drive 140.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lancaster to Palm Desertcar car 140.9 mi
    2h 37m
    $26–38

  3. Train, bus via Anaheim

    1. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain train AV Line
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 18m
    $47–68

  4. Train, bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain train AV Line
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indio Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2054
    7h 5m
    $32–51

  5. Train, bus via Fontana

    1. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fontanatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 9m
    $60–81

Lancaster to Palm Desert by train, bus, and foot

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration6h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$31Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 213.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 20m

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

There is no direct connection from Lancaster to Palm Desert. However, you can take the train to L.A. Union Station, walk to Los Angeles Union Station, take the bus to Indio Bus Station, walk to Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy, then take the line 11 bus to Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lancaster to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop via L.A. Union Station, Fullerton, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 7h 18m.

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