There are 3 ways to get from Mexicali Airport (MXL) to Palm Desert by car, bus, or rideshare
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Drive, bus
best- Drive from Mexicali Airport (MXL) to El Centro Bus Stopcar
- Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Indio Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0850
3h 24m$18–33Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Mexicali-MXL to Palm Desert121.5 mi
2h 20mDrive 121.5 mi
- Drive from Mexicali Airport (MXL) to Palm Desertcar 121.5 mi
2h 20m$23–32
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mexicali Airport (MXL) to Palm Desert is to drive and bus which costs $18 - $35 and takes 3h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Mexicali Airport (MXL) to Palm Desert is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs $22 - $35.
The distance between Mexicali Airport (MXL) and Palm Desert is 125 miles. The road distance is 122.2 miles.
The best way to get from Mexicali Airport (MXL) to Palm Desert without a car is to Airport Transfer which takes 2h 20m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Mexicali Airport (MXL) to Palm Desert, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Mexicali Airport (MXL) to Palm Desert is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Mexicali Airport (MXL) to Palm Desert.
There are 1691+ hotels available in Palm Desert.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Mexicali Airport (MXL) and Palm Desert. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
What companies run services between Mexicali Airport (MXL), Mexico and Palm Desert, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Mexicali Airport (MXL) to Palm Desert. However, you can drive to El Centro Bus Stop, 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, Mozio operates a vehicle from Mexicali-MXL to Palm Desert on demand, and the journey takes 2h 20m.
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Indio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–24
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Indio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12–21
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Mexicali-MXL to Palm Desert
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- On demand
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