What is the cheapest way to get from Mission Viejo to Palm Desert?

The cheapest way to get from Mission Viejo to Palm Desert is to bus which costs $5 - $9 and takes 7h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mission Viejo to Palm Desert?

The fastest way to get from Mission Viejo to Palm Desert is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs $20 - $30.

Is there a direct bus between Mission Viejo and Palm Desert?

No, there is no direct bus from Mission Viejo to Palm Desert. However, there are services departing from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5 and arriving at Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop via Harbor-East Shuttle Area and Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.

How far is it from Mission Viejo to Palm Desert?

The distance between Mission Viejo and Palm Desert is 132 miles. The road distance is 112.7 miles.

How do I travel from Mission Viejo to Palm Desert without a car?

The best way to get from Mission Viejo to Palm Desert without a car is to line 83 bus and bus which takes 5h 5m and costs $35 - $55.

How long does it take to get from Mission Viejo to Palm Desert?

It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Mission Viejo to Palm Desert, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mission Viejo to Palm Desert bus from?

Mission Viejo to Palm Desert bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5 station.

Where does the Mission Viejo to Palm Desert bus arrive?

Mission Viejo to Palm Desert bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at Harbor-East Shuttle Area station.

Can I drive from Mission Viejo to Palm Desert?

Yes, the driving distance between Mission Viejo to Palm Desert is 113 miles. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Mission Viejo to Palm Desert.

Where can I stay near Palm Desert?

There are 2418+ hotels available in Palm Desert.

Mission Viejo to Palm Desert - 3 ways to travel via line 83 bus, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Mission Viejo to Palm Desert by bus (Amtrak), car, or bus

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Line 83 bus, bus
best
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
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Katella + Harbor to San Bernardinobus 200
2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Varner at Harry Oliverbus 10
7h 18m
$5–9
Drive 112 mi
1. Drive from Mission Viejo to Palm Desertcar 112 mi
1h 59m
$21–30

Mission Viejo to Palm Desert by bus

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5h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 131.5 mi
Duration: 5h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5 to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop via Harbor-East Shuttle Area, Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 5h 5m.

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