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How to get fromMarina del Rey to Palm Desertby bus, plane, bus (Flixbus), train, car, bus (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Marina del Rey to Palm Desert by bus, plane, bus (Flixbus), train, car, bus (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Line 3 bus, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lincoln Sb & Marina Pointe Fs to LAX/Metro Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane LAX - PSP
    3h 6m
    $166–613

  2. Line 33 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Venice / Grand View to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus bus 33
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indio Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2054
    6h 12m
    $23–38

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fontanatrain train SB Line
    2. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Huntington Park
    7h 13m
    $60–79

  4. Drive 135.4 mi

    1. Drive from Marina del Rey to Palm Desertcar car 135.4 mi
    2h 27m
    $25–36

  5. Line 33 bus, bus via Anaheim

    1. Take the bus from Venice / Grand View to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus bus 33
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 27m
    $44–68

  6. Line 70 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Olive / Venice to El Monte Station - Lower Levelbus bus 70 / ...
    2. Take the bus from El Monte Bus Stop to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    7h 24m
    $23–44

Marina del Rey to Palm Desert by bus and foot

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration6h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 129.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 6m

What companies run services between Marina del Rey, CA, USA and Palm Desert, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Venice / Grand View to Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey via Los Angeles Downtown, Indio Bus Station, and Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy in around 6h 12m.

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