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How to get fromLivermore to Palm Desertby bus, subway, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Livermore to Palm Desert by bus, subway, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or car

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  1. Bus, BART to Oakland International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Downtown Livermore / Transit Center WB to Dublin/Pleasanton BARTbus bus
    2. Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Coliseumsubway subway
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane OAK - PSP
    4h 8m
    $293–821

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Livermore Amtrak Bus Stop to Stocktonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Stockton to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    13h 15m
    $78–134

  3. Train, bus via Anaheim

    1. Take the train from Livermore Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain train Ace
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    17h 56m
    $139–311

  4. Drive  456.9 mi

    1. Drive from Livermore to Palm Desertcar car 456.9 mi
    7h 36m
    $84–121

  5. BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    1. Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Daly Citysubway subway
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SFO - PSP
    5h 7m
    $193–394

  6. Train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Livermore Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SJC - PSP
    4h 8m
    $287–874

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Livermore Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain train Ace
    2. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Huntington Parkbus bus
    3. Take the bus from 2474 E Florence Ave - Huntington Park to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    17h 33m
    $108–145

  8. Train, bus via Fontana

    1. Take the train from Livermore Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain train Ace
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fontanatrain train
    4. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    18h 57m
    $164–335

Livermore to Palm Desert by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration13h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 461.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 8m

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

You can take a bus from Livermore Amtrak Bus Stop to Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey via Stockton, Stockton, Los Angeles Union Station, Indio Bus Station, and Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy in around 13h 15m.

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